Ham and Cheese Sticks (Printable Version)

Golden crispy sticks with ham and melted cheese inside. Perfect party appetizer or snack.

# What You Need:

01 - 12 slices cooked ham, thinly sliced

02 - 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (3 x 1 x 1 inch each, or string cheese)

03 - 12 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed

04 - 2 large eggs

05 - 2 tablespoons milk

06 - 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

11 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

01 - Roll each slice of sandwich bread with a rolling pin until thin and pliable.

02 - Place a slice of ham evenly over each flattened bread slice. Position a mozzarella stick along one edge.

03 - Roll each slice tightly from the cheese end, ensuring the ham and bread fully enclose the cheese.

04 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl until thoroughly combined.

05 - Combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt in a separate shallow bowl.

06 - Dip each roll in the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly on all sides.

07 - Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan and heat to 350°F.

08 - Fry the sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

09 - Allow the sticks to cool for 2 minutes to set the coating and prevent burning.

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The crispy breadcrumb coating gives way to gooey melted cheese and salty ham in every bite
They come together in under 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have

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Roll the bread as thin as possible without tearing it, otherwise the sticks will be doughy and the cheese will not melt properly
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying, or the oil temperature will drop and the coating will become soggy instead of crispy

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Pat the ham dry with paper towels before using to prevent the bread from getting soggy
Let the coated sticks rest for 5 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere better