Crispy Cheddar Cheese Sticks
Crispy Cheddar Cheese Sticks are the ultimate snack for cheese lovers, offering a perfect blend of gooey melted cheddar encased in a crunchy, golden-brown breadcrumb coating. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes (plus freezing time), features bold seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper for a flavor-packed bite. Each stick is double-coated for optimal crunch, then frozen to ensure perfect frying results without any messy cheese oozing out. Served piping hot with your favorite dipping sauce—like marinara or ranch—they’re an irresistible appetizer for game days, parties, or indulgent evenings at home. Whether you're a fan of comfort food or gourmet snacks, these homemade cheese sticks are bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cheddar cheese into sticks about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. You should have about 12 sticks.
Step 2
Place the flour in a shallow dish.
Step 3
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk until well combined.
Step 4
In a third shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Step 5
Dredge each cheese stick in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 6
Dip the floured cheese stick into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Step 7
Coat the cheese stick with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Step 8
Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour to prevent them from melting too quickly while frying.
Step 9
When ready to fry, heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 10
Fry the cheese sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. Don't overcrowd the fryer.
Step 11
Remove the cheese sticks from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 12
Serve immediately while hot and gooey with a side of marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1487.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8998.9 |
| Total Fat 910.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 156.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 537.6g | |
| Cholesterol 535.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5829.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 82.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 95.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 982.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 933.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories