Parmesan Cheese Sticks

Name: Parmesan Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 12 slices bread, crusts removed; 1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 cup butter, melted

Buttery, cheesy sticks that melt in your mouth are what Katherine Goss of Wildomar, California loves to share with guests. "These always receive plenty of compliments," she reports. "Folks are often surprised that the only cheese used is Parmesan. It's such an easy way to liven up simple slices of bread."

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
12 slices bread, crusts removed
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip four slices of bread into egg mixture; place each between two plain slices. Cut each stack into three strips. Combine Parmesan cheese and parsley. Dip all sides of each strip in butter; roll in cheese mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Editor's Note: Unbaked cheese sticks may be frozen for up to 4 months. Bake as directed.

Originally published as Parmesan Cheese Sticks in Crafting Traditions January/February 1999