Fried Cheese Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. Mozzarella or Fontina cheese
2 Tbsp. flour
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. fine dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs
cooking oil or shortening for deep-fat frying
purchased spaghetti or marinara sauce (optional)

Preparation

Cut cheese into 2 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch sticks.
Roll cheese sticks in flour to coat.
Dip in beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs, making sure cheese is completely coated with crumbs. Chill for 2 to 4 hours or until coating is set.