Fried Cheese Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cheese*
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. fine, dry bread crumbs
vegetable oil
salsa or marinara sauce (optional)

Preparation

Cut cheese crosswise into 3/4 inch slices.
Lay slices flat and cut in half lengthwise.
Combine flour and red pepper; stir well.
Dip cheese sticks in beaten eggs.
Dredge in flour mixture. Dip coated cheese in egg again; dredge in bread crumbs, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere.
Place cheese sticks on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; freeze at least 30 minutes.