Fried Swiss Cheese

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup fine dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 lb swiss cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• shortening (for frying) or vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, beat the egg with 1-tablespoon of the bread crumbs.
• 2 dip the cheese cubes into the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs to coat well.
• 3 in a large skillet, melt just enough oil to make a 3-inch depth.
• 4 heat to 380-degrees.
• 5 fry the cheese cubes, a few at a time, for 1 minute or until crisp and golden.
• 6 lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
• 7 keep warm until ready to serve.
• 8 serve with toothpicks.
• 9 makes: about 1 dozen.
• 10 (*can substitute cheddar, mozzarella, co-jack, pepper jack or one of your own favorites).
• 11 serve plain or with dipping sauces such as spaghetti, pizza, marinara, ranch or bbq.