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Home-Fried Cheese Sticks

Name: Home-Fried Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 48 cheese sticks
Ingredients: 24 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese; 5 eggs, beaten; 3 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Rating: 4.59 stars

118 Ratings
82 Reviews
18 Photos

These is an easy, cost-efficient way to make home-made fried cheese sticks. Taste just wonderful, light crispiness. More for your dollar and easily stored in the freezer for when you have a craving. I make 2 batches, one for the 'now' and one for later. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

By Melissa Goff

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

15 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

48 cheese sticks

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

24 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese
5 eggs, beaten
3 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Step 1

Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.

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Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 5

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.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

367 calories; protein 20.8g; carbohydrates 21.2g; fat 23.1g; cholesterol 118mg; sodium 945.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (82)

Most helpful positive review

Gail Cobile

07/10/2012

OK Ms Missy...I made a double batch sticking half in freezer. First batch disappeared in record time. I was told I was seen sticking extra in freezer but couldn't I go ahead and cook those too? 24 for 6 people was not enough. Went remarkably well with a big pitcher of lemonade! Kids and adults raved over them. BIG keeper! Thanks Melissa. Everyone is looking forward to a repeat! Read More

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abbismom731

07/23/2012

This is a very good recipe. For those that are health conscious or are avoid fried foods. Prepare the cheese in the same manner but wrap with a wonton wrapper, brush with egg white wash and place in oven at 400 for about 10 min. Keep an eye on them so they don't over brown or explode. Very good and kid friendly. Read More

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118 Ratings

5 star values: 86
4 star values: 19
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

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07/10/2012

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KGora

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07/08/2012

I originally tried and reviewed this recipe before it was published. I will share my review from then. March 5 2012 - Awesome! I made these for Super Bowl Sunday this year and they turned out great! I coated twice per the instructions but I still had a slight problem with the cheese oozing out. Make sure you coat the cheese well with the breadcrumbs. Just as good as store bought but I had the satisfaction of making them myself! Thanks Melissa for the inspiration! Read More

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Sarah Jo

08/01/2012

I actually made this on a whim after I'd made marinara in the crockpot. What goes better with homemade marinara than fried cheese sticks? I cut this recipe back by half (I didn't want to use 2 1/2 eggs--I went ahead and just used three). I don't normally keep bread crumbs on hand what I DID have was a couple bags of those Texas Toast croutons (free due to couponing!!!)--I ground them down to crumbs using my food processor. Other than that small change I kept to the recipe. I did fry them in hot oil in my cast iron skillet. I made sure to watch the sticks and turn them just slightly with my tongs to make sure they browned evenly. Very simple. The boys thought this was the BEST. I swear they had all of them gone in ten minutes. If that. Great recipe--it may not be an everyday indulgence but every now and then it's nice to have some cheesy deep fried goodness. Read More

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morethanafeelin

07/06/2012

yum! these were crispy and delicious. I only used 6 sticks which reduced the bread crumbs to 3/4 cup. If you're trying to save your crumbs I'd go with 1/2 cup to start with since I had some left over. they also crisped up pretty quickly so keep an eye on them! Read More

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SHORECOOK

07/05/2012

These are SOOO GOOD! I had the pleasure of making them when they were a "personal recipe". They are a favorite at our house. My review was as follows: YUMMY! Such a nice coating and they froze so well. I took them out of the hot oil as soon as they browned so as not to burn. I followed that up with a few seconds in the microwave to be sure they were done inside. I served them with "Clone of a pretzel dip" and they were so YUMMY! They made a great addition to our "dippers". Thank you mis7up for sharing your YUMMY recipe! I added it to my cookbook and it has definitely found a home at our house. Read More

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Bhrngari

07/23/2012

This would be a perfect low carb recipe if you substitute crushed pork rinds for the bread crumbs. Tastes great too! Read More

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moc2948

07/23/2012

Made a double batch for movie night(10 w/company included). Fried half in Canola Oil, bqaked half accoding to directions on store bought box. Served with marinara & pizza sauce. Everything gone. Oven just as good, sprayed them with Pam first to assure crispy. This isn't a staple, it's a treat just like strawberry shaorcake. Thank you mis7up. Read More

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