Fried Swiss Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
3/4 cup fine dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 lb swiss cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
shortening (for frying) or vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1-tablespoon of the bread crumbs.
Dip the cheese cubes into the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs to coat well.
In a large skillet, melt just enough oil to make a 3-inch depth.
Heat to 380-degrees.
Fry the cheese cubes, a few at a time, for 1 minute or until crisp and golden.
Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
Keep warm until ready to serve.
Serve with toothpicks.
Makes: about 1 dozen.
(*Can substitute cheddar, mozzarella, co-jack, pepper jack or one of your own favorites).
Serve plain or with dipping sauces such as spaghetti, pizza, marinara, ranch or bbq.