Crispy Cheese Sticks

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 14 slices of white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• Canola oil, for frying
• Warm marinara sauce, for serving

1. In a medium bowl, mix both cheeses with the egg, parsley, crushed red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Using a rolling pin or wine bottle, flatten each slice of bread; arrange with the long sides facing you.
3. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on the lower half of each slice.
4. Brush the edges with water and roll up the bread around the filling; press the seams and open ends to seal the rolls.
5. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350.
6. Fry the rolls in batches, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes per batch.
7. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
8. Sprinkle with salt and serve with marinara.

mozzarella, cheese, egg, parsley, red pepper, kosher salt, pepper, white sandwich bread, canola oil, marinara sauce

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-cheese-sticks (may not work)