Cheese Sticks Recipe
Make Cheese Sticks Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cheese Filling
Coating
Method
Prepare Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of baking powder. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
Add Butter
Add 1 cup of unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) to the dry mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Incorporate Water
Gradually add 1 cup of water while mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Chill Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Prepare Cheese Filling
- 5
Combine Cheese Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1 tsp of garlic powder, and 1 tsp of dried oregano. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Assemble Cheese Sticks
- 6
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
Cut and Fill
Cut the rolled dough into strips approximately 1 inch wide. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling at one end of each strip, then fold the dough over to cover the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
Coat and Bake Sticks
- 8
Prepare Coating
In a shallow bowl, mix together 2 cups of bread crumbs, 2 beaten eggs, and salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Coat Cheese Sticks
Dip each filled cheese stick into the egg mixture, then roll in the bread crumbs until fully coated.
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
- 11
Enjoy
Remove the cheese sticks from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.