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Easy Cheese Sticks

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 30
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Make this appetizer favourite at home! The crispy, golden brown outside holds rich, gooey melted cheese.
Created Jan 16, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • Marinara sauce, if desired

Steps

  •  
    1
    Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
  •  
    2
    Heat 2 inches of oil to 375ºF in large heavy saucepan 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.
  •  
    3
    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.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Serve With Take a dip! Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces--they’re perfect for dipping.
  • Tip 2
    Success Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.

Nutrition Information

110 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 3g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 30
Calories
110
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
Sodium
135mg
Total Carbs
3g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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