Crispy Cheese Sticks

Name: Crispy Cheese Sticks
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Kosher salt; Pepper; 14 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed; Canola oil, for frying; Warm marinara sauce, for serving

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Food & Wine’s Justin Chapple uses white bread as the wrapper for his quick and simple crispy cheese sticks. Slideshow: More Cheese Recipes

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on March 31, 2016

Crispy Cheese Sticks — Photo: © John Kernick

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Pepper
14 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed
Canola oil, for frying
Warm marinara sauce, for serving

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix both cheeses with the egg, parsley, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, flatten each slice of bread; arrange with the long sides facing you. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on the lower half of each slice. Brush the edges with water and roll up the bread around the filling; press the seams and open ends to seal the rolls.
In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350°. Fry the rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve with marinara.