Best 15 How To Make Cheese Sticks Recipes

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Cheese sticks are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're crispy on the outside and gooey and flavorful on the inside. Plus, they're incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate appetizer, cheese sticks are sure to please.

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EASY CHEESE STICKS



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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

1 lb 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:

  • 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

GOOEY CHEESE STICKS (FRIED OR BAKED)



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Homemade cheese sticks are made with a deliciously crispy outer coating followed closely with a surprisingly soft, gooey and cheesy middle.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 Mozzarella string cheese sticks (must be string cheese)
½ cup flour
¼ cup corn starch
2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
oil for frying

Steps:

  • Open the cheese strings and cut each in half. Cover and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until completely frozen.
  • Combine flour and cornstarch in a small bowl. Combine the Italian and Panko bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish. In third small bowl, whisk eggs and olive oil until well combined.
  • Dip each cheese stick half into the egg mixture and then gently roll into the flour mixture.
  • Put back into the egg mixture and roll until coated. Finally, place into the bread crumbs pressing the crumbs on each piece of cheese to make sure it's coated all around so the cheese doesn't leak out.
  • Place in the freezer while the oil preheats. Preheat oil to 350°F. It should be hot enough that a few crumbs dropped into the oil will bubble.
  • In small batches, place breaded cheese sticks into the hot oil for about 2 minutes or just until browned. Do not overcook or the cheese will leak out.
  • Serve hot with warm pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cheese stick, Calories 77 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 141 mg

CHEESE STICKS



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"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

1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg white
1 loaf unsliced bread (1 pound)

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).

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ITALIAN CHEESE STICKS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 12 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package, such as Pepperidge Farm), thawed in the refrigerator
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 cup grated mozzarella (hard, not fresh)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 large egg
Warm marinara, for serving

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Lightly roll out the sheet of pastry into a 10-by-12-inch rectangle, then brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle over the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the oregano and basil. Using a rolling pin, press the cheese into the pastry. Cut the 12-inch side of the pastry into 12 strips. Twist each strip about 5 times and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together the egg and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Brush the strips with the egg mixture and sprinkle over the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool before removing from the baking sheet. Serve the cheese sticks with warm marinara alongside.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS



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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

½ (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
2 teaspoons olive oil (preferably drained from a tin of anchovies)
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

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

MOZZARELLA STICKS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (makes about 56 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16-ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 cups Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet. Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time. Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

HERBED CHEESE STICKS



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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

1 package (6-1/2 ounces) pizza crust mix
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pizza sauce

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.

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS



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These fried cheese sticks are very easy to prepare and sooo good. Enjoy!

Provided by NANCI RENN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 805.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA STICKS



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These are amazing; better than any restaurant's, in my opinion.

Provided by Lili Zimmermann

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
10 egg roll wrappers
10 mozzarella string cheese sticks
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the milk, then set aside. Place the bread crumbs into a plastic bag, and set aside.
  • Separate and place an egg roll wrapper onto your work surface with one of the tips pointed towards you. Moisten the two far edges of the wrapper with water. Place a string cheese stick onto the corner nearest you, and roll it in 1/3 of the way, fold over the right and left corners, then continue rolling to the end, pressing to seal. Repeat with the remaining string cheese sticks and egg roll wrappers.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Dip the mozzarella sticks into the egg wash, then toss in the bread crumbs. Cook in batches in the hot oil until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1272.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOZZARELLA STICKS



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At the request of my lovely 12 year old daughter, I am posting these, one of her favorite foods. We searched for a recipe together and ended up adapting one to suit our tastes. Enjoy!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup flour
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch strips (or you can use string cheese and cut each in half)
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup jarred pizza sauce or 1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and milk together.
  • Coat each piece of cheese with flour, then dip in egg and then roll in bread crumbs.
  • Dip in egg and crumbs again.
  • Freeze before frying.
  • Heat oil in skillet and cook sticks for about a minute on each side, or until golden and before cheese starts to leak.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 354.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.4

PARMESAN CHEESE STICKS



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Buttery, cheesy sticks that melt in your mouth are what Katherine Goss of Wildomar, California loves to share with guests. "These always receive plenty of compliments," she reports. "Folks are often surprised that the only cheese used is Parmesan. It's such an easy way to liven up simple slices of bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
12 slices bread, crusts removed
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip four slices of bread into egg mixture; place each between two plain slices. Cut each stack into three strips. Combine Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip all sides of each strip in butter; roll in cheese mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

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EASY CHEESE STRAWS



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Five ingredients transform into long, crisp cracker sticks. The hand-held snacks make for easy mingling at parties.-Elizabeth Robinson, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cheese until blended. Combine flour, salt and cayenne; stir into cheese mixture until a dough forms. Roll into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Cut into thirty 6-in. strips. Gently place strips 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS



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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

24 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese
5 eggs, beaten
3 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

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

CRISPY CHEESE STICKS



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For cheesy appetizers, I use sharp cheddar in the dough, bake them as twists and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, KS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese spread
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Mix flour, cornmeal and salt. Cut in cheese and butter until crumbly. Stir in water; mix well., Divide dough in half; cover half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle. Cut into 7x1/2-in. strips; place on a baking sheet. Grasp strips at each end and twist in opposite directions, pressing ends onto sheet to help them hold their shape. Repeat with remaining dough. , Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes; immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Remove from baking sheet; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HEALTHY MOZZARELLA STICKS



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This is an absolutely great quick and heated appetizer for any social event.

Provided by AllCatsUnite

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 14m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese, halved and frozen
olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat egg in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate small bowl. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a another separate bowl.
  • Gently press each cheese stick into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a baking sheet while breading the rest; do not stack. Coat each cheese stick with olive oil; cover baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cheese: Use a cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or fontina. Avoid cheeses with a high moisture content, such as cottage cheese or ricotta, as they will not hold their shape.
  • Prepare the Cheese Sticks Properly: Cut the cheese into even-sized pieces and coat them in flour before dipping them in the egg wash and bread crumbs. This will help the breading stick to the cheese.
  • Use a Double Coating: For a crispy coating, double coat the cheese sticks in the egg wash and bread crumbs. This will help them stay crispy even after they have been fried.
  • Fry the Cheese Sticks at the Right Temperature: The oil should be at a medium-high temperature, around 375°F (190°C). If the oil is too hot, the cheese sticks will brown too quickly and the inside will not be cooked through. If the oil is too cold, the cheese sticks will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Drain the Cheese Sticks Properly: After frying, place the cheese sticks on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Cheese sticks are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make cheese sticks that are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard, and enjoy!

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