Here's a delicious recipe to try. It takes a little bit of time, and can be messy, but believe me, these cheese sticks rival any you'll eat at a restaurant. So good!
Gather the ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Having a well laid out working space is key for this recipe.
Prepare the Breading Stations
In medium bowl, combine eggs and water, whisking until frothy.
On a large plate or bowl, pour out the bread crumbs. On a second plate, mix together flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, and seasoned salt.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Prepare cheese sticks in the following 5 steps:
Steps for Breading the Cheese Sticks
Coat cheese sticks in flour mixture.
Dip in egg mixture to cover.
Coat again in flour mixture, making sure cheese is covered completely.
Dip a second time in egg mixture.
Coat in bread crumbs, covering completely, and pressing in with fingers. (At this time, your fingers may get really messy. That's okay. Just rinse them off and continue on.)
Set breaded cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
Place baking sheet in freezer for 20 minutes.
Frying the Cheese Sticks
Add oil to Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until temperature reaches 350-365℉.
Deep fry cheese sticks 2-3 at a time, cooking for 30-40 seconds until deep golden brown. (Remove if cheese starts to splatter in oil.) Be sure to bring oil back to desired temperature between batches.
You may place the cheese sticks in a warm oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with your favorite Mariana Sauce. Makes 12 sticks.
Notes
*After 20 minutes in the freezer, you may place the cheese sticks in a freezer bag to finish at another time. These will keep for 2-3 months.