• vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb. Gruyère or mozzarella cheese, cut into 21/2 x 1/2 sticks
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Heat oil in an electric deep fryer to 375°F. Dust cheese sticks with flour. Dip in beaten egg and then into breadcrumbs. Press crumbs around cheese and dip again in egg and crumbs. You may refrigerate at this time until time to cook. Place 3 or 4 cheese sticks in hot oil. Deep fry 2-3 minutes, turning once until golden brown. Transfer to absorbent paper to drain. Repeat process until all are fried.

This recipe serves 6 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 6 only.

Per serving: calories 381, fat 27.8g, 66% calories from fat, cholesterol 104mg, protein 16.2g, carbohydrates 16.2g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 0.9g, sodium 676mg, diet points 10.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.0, Lean meat: 1.9, Fat: 4.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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