Craving that delectable, golden-brown goodness that defines high school cheese sticks? Look no further! In this article, we've compiled the ultimate guide to help you prepare these delectable treats in the comfort of your own home. From the perfect blend of mozzarella and cheddar to the irresistible crispy coating, we'll take you through every step to achieve that irresistible snack you've been yearning for. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to recreate the magic of those unforgettable high school cheese sticks.
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HERBED CHEESE STICKS
We love the breadsticks at our local pizza joint. Now I can get that same gooey-from-the-oven treat, but I never have to leave the house. -Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 cheese sticks.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Mix pizza dough according to package directions, adding garlic powder to dry mix. Cover; let rest 5 minutes., Knead dough 4-5 times or until easy to handle. On a greased baking sheet, press dough into an 8-in. square. Brush top with oil; sprinkle with cheeses and Italian seasoning., Bake 6-8 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Cut in half; cut each half crosswise into eight strips. Serve with pizza sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEESE STICKS
"When our children were young, I'd pop these scrumptious cheesy snacks in the oven shortly before they'd get home from school, relates Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. "There's no need to thaw them, so they're ready to munch in less than 15 minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cheese spread, butter and egg white until fluffy. Cut crust from bread. Slice bread 1 in. thick; cut each slice into 1-in. strips. Spread the cheese mixture on all sides of each strip and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Unbaked cheese sticks may be frozen for up to 4 months. Bake as directed (they do not need to be thawed first).
Nutrition Facts :
HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS
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.
Provided by Melissa Goff
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
- 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.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 945.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS
These super-simple breadsticks are easy, cheesy, and there's no dough to make because we're going to use frozen puff pastry for this. They're very cool for entertaining.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place a sheet of frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface and allow dough to thaw just until it can be unfolded. Unfold dough into a flat sheet; brush top of puff pastry dough with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese onto the dough, covering the surface. Top with a piece of plastic wrap; press cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough with your fingers or by laying a sheet pan onto the dough over the plastic and pressing it down.
- Remove plastic and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough down the seam lines into thirds; cut each third lengthwise into thirds for a total of 9 breadsticks.
- Pick up a dough strip, place it seasoned side down on the work surface, and twist from both ends 8 or 9 times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoned side out. Place breadsticks onto prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes and pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes; flip and continue baking until breadsticks are browned and crisp, 10 to 20 more minutes. If you pick up a stick by one end and it droops, bake for several more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 134.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
EASY CHEESE STICKS
Make this appetizer favorite at home! The crispy, golden brown outside holds rich, gooey melted cheese.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
- Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F in large heavy saucapan 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
PUFF PASTRY CHEESE STICKS
Make and share this Puff Pastry Cheese Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JackieMarie
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 60 sticks
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat eggs and put in pie plate or baking dish.
- Dip both sides of defrosted dough in beaten eggs and dredge lightly in herb-cheese mix.
- Place seasoned sheets of dough on waxed paper and using a pastry wheel, cut into 6" X 1" strips.
- Twist dough strips into spiral shape and place about 1" apart on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake cheese sticks in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 46.7, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.5
SPICY CHEESE STICKS
Had this recipe for years. I have never made but they sound delicious. Prep time is estimated and does not include the chilling time. I would think the dough could be made and frozen also.
Provided by TXOLDHAM
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 24 sticks
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper into a mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in with a pastry blender until well incorporated. (I think you could do this with a few pulses in a food processor.) Stir in Cheddar cheese, onion, and Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces. Add buttermilk and stir to make a soft dough.
- Wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 475°F
- On a lightly floured board, roll out dough into an 8-x 12-inch rectangle. Wrap loosely around rolling pin and transfer to a cold lightly greased baking sheet. With a metal spatula, cut dough in half lengthwise, then cut across at 1-inch intervals to form the sticks. Brush sticks with melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Immediately remove from baking sheet and serve hot, or cool on wire racks before storing in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 111.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 2.6
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is ideal, but shredded mozzarella or a blend of mozzarella and cheddar will also work.
- To ensure your cheese sticks are crispy, coat them in a mixture of flour, eggs, and bread crumbs before frying.
- Fry the cheese sticks in hot oil until they are golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the cheese sticks immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard are all great options.
- If you are making the cheese sticks ahead of time, you can freeze them before frying. To freeze the cheese sticks, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes. Once they are frozen, transfer the cheese sticks to a freezer-safe bag and store them for up to 2 months.
- To fry the frozen cheese sticks, preheat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the cheese sticks for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Cheese sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create crispy, gooey cheese sticks that are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. Whether you are making them for a party or just as a quick snack, cheese sticks are sure to be a hit.
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