Cheese Sticks (for my boys)

These aren’t exactly the healthiest, but my kids love them as a special treat.  I use my deep fryer (a bit easier than the pan) but the instructions are for pan frying in case you don’t have a deep fryer.

Fried Cheese Sticks 

Ingredients:
Oil for frying
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:
In a large heavy saucepan bring oil to 365 degrees.  This will take about 12 minutes or so.  Cut mozzarella into 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch strips.  Put eggs and water in bowl.  Stir to make sure combined.  Place breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder in a separate bowl.  Roll each cheese strip in flour, place in egg and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.  Fry cheese sticks in small batches of 2 to 3 for approximately 30 seconds or until golden.  Place on paper towel to drain off grease.  Be sure oil returns to 365 degrees before adding more cheese strips.