Mock Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

My children always want cheese sticks when we go out to eat, so we came up with a quick and simple rendition of our own for home.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 24 sticks

Ingredients

• 24  egg roll wraps
• 24  mozzarella string cheese, sticks
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon  italian seasoning
• 2  cups  marinara sauce
•  oil, for deep fat frying

Directions

1. Mix garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a little dish.
2. Place an egg roll wrapper on your work surface with a point facing you.
3. Place a piece of cheese near the bottom corner.
4. Sprinkle a pinch of seasoning mix over cheese stick and wrapper.
5. Fold bottom corner of wrapper over cheese; roll up just until cheese is enclosed.
6. Fold sides of wrapper over top.
7. Using a pastry brush or your finger, wet the top corner of the wrapper with water.
8. Roll up tightly to seal.
9. Repeat with remaining wrappers and cheese sticks.
10. In a large skillet heat oil to 375 degrees.
11. Fry sticks a few at a time for 1 minute, or until golden; turning occasionally.
12. Serve warm with marinara sauce.