Crab Rangoon Cheese Sticks

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Line 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper so that it overhang the sides

Step 2

Mix together all cheese stick ingredients in a bowl until combined. Transfer to prepared pan in even layer. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Lift mixture from pan using parchment paper. Cut frozen block in half, then cut each half crosswise into 8 sticks (16, 4x1-inch sticks)

Step 4

Dredge with flour, egg wash, and panko. Place pieces on baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F

Step 6

Add 1 1/2" of oil to a medium sauce pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees F

Step 7

Fry 3 or 4 sticks at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute. (Keep uncooked stick in freezer until ready to fry.)

Step 8

Drain fried sticks on paper towels, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat to fry remaining sticks.