Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks
Total Time
Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 20 min.
Yield
2-1/2 dozen
"If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun snacks," writes field editor Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The cornflakes give them a crisp coating, and the soft creamy center has just enough kick to liven up any party."
Ingredients
- 1 pound block pepper Jack cheese
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Salsa and guacamole
Directions
- Cut cheese into 2-3/4x1/2-in. sticks. Place the flour, eggs and cornflakes in three separate shallow bowls. Coat cheese sticks with flour; dip in egg, then roll in cornflakes until well coated. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cook cheese sticks in batches for 30 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Serve with salsa and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts
1 cheese stick: 179 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
"If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun snacks," writes field editor Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The cornflakes give them a crisp coating, and the soft creamy center has just enough kick to liven up any party."
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