Ham and Cheese Sticks (Printer-friendly)

Golden fried ham and mozzarella wrapped in seasoned breadcrumbs

# What You'll Need:

01 - 12 slices cooked ham, thinly sliced

02 - 12 sticks mozzarella cheese (approximately 1¼ x ¼ x ¼ inch each or string cheese)

03 - 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed

04 - 2 large eggs

05 - 2 tablespoons milk

06 - 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano

09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

11 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

01 - Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of sandwich bread until thin and pliable.

02 - Place a slice of ham evenly on each flattened bread slice. Position a mozzarella stick along one edge.

03 - Roll up each bread slice tightly, enclosing the cheese completely within the ham and bread layers.

04 - Beat eggs with milk in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.

05 - Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and salt in a separate bowl.

06 - Dip each roll in the egg wash, ensuring complete coverage, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.

07 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.

08 - Fry the sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

09 - Allow the sticks to cool for 2 minutes before serving to ensure the cheese filling sets properly.

01 -

They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant appetizer menu
The breadcrumb coating stays perfectly crispy while the cheese gets irresistibly gooey inside

02 -

Roll the bread tightly around the cheese without leaving air pockets or the filling might escape during frying
Do not crowd the pan while frying or the oil temperature will drop and the coating will get soggy instead of crisp

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Freeze extra sticks before frying and cook from frozen, adding a minute or two to the frying time
Try swapping mozzarella for cheddar pepper jack or gouda to change up the flavor profile