Homemade Crispy and Savory Cheese Sticks
Crispy Outside, Gooey Inside: The Ultimate Cheese Sticks You Can Easily Make at Home!
These cheese sticks are a guaranteed hit with kids! Instead of always buying them, why not make them at home? You can ensure healthy ingredients for your children. Homemade cheese sticks offer a delightful savory flavor and the fun of gooey, melted cheese, making them a favorite for all ages.
Ingredients- 5-10 slices of bread
- 5-10 slices of regular square processed cheese
- 700ml vegetable oil (like soybean or canola oil)
- Ketchup or your favorite sauce, for dipping
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the bread slices based on how many cheese sticks you want to make. Generally, one slice of bread makes one cheese stick. Trim off the crusts from all four sides of each bread slice. This step helps prevent the roll from bursting and results in a neater shape.
Step 2
Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread. Flattening the bread as thinly as possible is crucial. It prevents the cheese from bursting out when rolled and helps the sticks absorb less oil, making them extra crispy.
Step 3
Use one slice of processed cheese per cheese stick. Cut each cheese slice in half. This makes them easier to place on the bread and ensures the cheese distributes evenly when rolled, enhancing the flavor.
Step 4
Place two halves of the cut cheese in the center of the flattened bread slice. Be mindful not to overfill with cheese, as it might leak out during frying. A moderate amount is best.
Step 5
Lightly brush the edge of the bread with egg yolk. The egg yolk acts as a binder, helping to seal the bread tightly around the cheese. Roll it up securely to prevent it from unraveling.
Step 6
Heat about 700ml of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot enough (indicated by small bubbles forming around a wooden chopstick inserted into it), carefully place the rolled cheese sticks into the oil. Fry them until they are golden brown. Bread browns quickly, so keep a close eye on them, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning. Flip them occasionally to ensure even browning.
Step 7
Remove the fried cheese sticks from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel. Enjoy them while they are warm to experience the best gooey cheese pull! I enjoyed mine with a sweet chili sauce, but feel free to use mustard, ketchup, or any dipping sauce you prefer.
Step 8
Arrange the perfectly fried cheese sticks on a serving platter. These homemade delights are not only a wonderful snack for children but also an impressive and practical dish to serve to guests.
