Easy Cheese Sticks

• 1 lb monterey jack cheese, Cheddar, Swiss (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!) or 1 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks (or prepackaged cheese sticks also work great!)
• vegetable oil, to fry with
• 1 cup original Bisquick baking mix
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 12 cup milk
• 1 egg
• marinara sauce, if desired

1. Place cheese sticks on tray; freeze at least 1 hour.
2. Heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in large heavy saucapan or follow manufacturer's direction on deep fryer.
3. Beat Bisquick mix, paprika, milk and egg until smooth.
4. Dip cheese, 1 stick at a time, into batter, covering cheese completely.
5. Fry 8 to 10 sticks at a time 1 to 2 minutes, turning carefully, until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve with marinara sauce.
9. Make the Most of This Recipe.
10. Serve With.
11. Take a dip!
12. Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces--theyre perfect for dipping.
13. Success.
14. Freezing the cheese first allows the outside to get crispy before the cheese starts to melt.

cheese, vegetable oil, baking mix, paprika, milk, egg, marinara sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-cheese-sticks-359965 (may not work)