Littlemafias Savory Cheese Sticks Recipes

CRISPY CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Dip cheese stick into flour then egg then into bread crumb and taco seasoning mixture, place stick in fridge to let coating set. Place left over egg in fridge too.
• After about 1/2 hour, take out of fridge and dip in egg again then back into crumbs.
• Deep fry in about 2 cup of oil at around 375°F for less than a minute or until crispy.
• Alternatively you can bake these sticks at 400°F for about 8-10 minutes on a lightly greased baking sheet BUT you must chill the sticks for a second time after the final coating.

HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
• Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Dip the cheese strings into the egg and then into the crumbs.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and fry until crisp and golden-brown.
• Place in a plate and serve.

EASY CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
• Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F in large heavy saucapan or follow manufacturer's direction on deep fryer. Beat Bisquick mix, paprika, milk and egg until smooth. Dip cheese, 1 stick at a time, into batter, covering cheese completely.
• Fry 8 to 10 sticks at a time 1 to 2 minutes, turning carefully, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place a sheet of frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface and allow dough to thaw just until it can be unfolded. Unfold dough into a flat sheet; brush top of puff pastry dough with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese onto the dough, covering the surface. Top with a piece of plastic wrap; press cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough with your fingers or by laying a sheet pan onto the dough over the plastic and pressing it down.
• Remove plastic and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough down the seam lines into thirds; cut each third lengthwise into thirds for a total of 9 breadsticks.
• Pick up a dough strip, place it seasoned side down on the work surface, and twist from both ends 8 or 9 times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoned side out. Place breadsticks onto prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes and pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes; flip and continue baking until breadsticks are browned and crisp, 10 to 20 more minutes. If you pick up a stick by one end and it droops, bake for several more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

LOW-FAT BAKED CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Lightly grease a medium pan lined with foil.
• In a large bowl, combine the crushed 1 cup cereal with the oregano and garlic salt, mix to combine.
• In another small bowl place in the flour. In another bowl thoroughly beat the egg whites with the 2 tbsp of water.
• Cut the mozzarella cheese into 12 sticks, approximately 2-3/4-inches in length.
• Dip the cheese sticks in the flour, then in the egg/water mix, then in the cereal mixture (make sure that the cheese sticks are well coated with egg mix and cereal mix, as the cheese will run out while baking).
• Arrange cheese sticks on the baking sheet.
• Allow the sticks to set for 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes, until cheese is soft and sticks are lightly browned.
• Recipe can be doubled for more cheese sticks.