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Copy Cat Applebee’s Cheese Sticks

Servings 40 Cheese Sticks

Ingredients
  

  • 20 mozzarella sticks cut in half
  • 2 C panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 C flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 C milk
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Combine the panko bread crumbs in a food processor with the oregano, thyme, garlic powder and salt.
  • Pulse until the crumbs are finely ground.
  • Place the eggs and milk in a medium bowl and whisk.
  • Set up a station with the flour in one bowl, the egg mixture in another and the panko mix in another.
  • Dredge the cheese sticks in the flour and shake off the excess.
  • Coat with the egg mixture and then the panko bread crumb mix.
  • Repeat the egg and the panko bread crumb coating.
  • Place on a tray.
  • When all cheese sticks are coated, place the tray in the freezer for one hour.
  • In a large, heavy bottom pan, pour enough oil to cover 1/2 inch.
  • Heat on med/hi until the temperature reaches 375 degrees F.
  • Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown on both sides. (About 2 minutes)
  • Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com