Fried Swiss Cheese Food

HOME-FRIED CHEESE STICKS

Steps:

• Remove string cheese sticks from plastic wrappings and cut the strings in half crosswise.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place eggs in a bowl and bread crumbs into a large shallow bowl.
• Dip cheese stick halves into egg and roll in bread crumbs to completely coat the sticks; place breaded cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow cheese sticks to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to set, and repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs to form a thick coating. Freeze breaded cheese sticks for at least 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Deep fry cheese sticks, a few at a time, until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sticks drain on paper towels; cool slightly and serve warm.

HEIDI'S FRIED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Butter the bread generously and layer the cheese between the two pieces.
• Beat the egg with the milk in a container large enough to contain the sandwich and season lightly (don't forget the cheese has salt too).
• Allow the sandwich to absorb the egg/milk mixture- turn over 1/2 way through so the other side absorbs some too.
• This should take about 10-15 minutes so as much of the custard is absorbed as possible.
• Drop a tablespoonful of butter into a skillet (cast iron is best), on medium heat.
• When it bubbles and smells very fragrant, add the sandwich and fry on both sides till a lovely dark-golden-brown and the cheese is all gooey and melted.
• Put it on your best plate, pour yourself a big glass of milk, get out a fork and knife and enjoy.
• Note: The texture of this is not like a regular grilled sandwich as the bread becomes moist and puffy because of the egg/milk soaking.

PAN FRIED SWISS CHARD

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the chopped bacon in the skillet and cook until the fat separates from the meat. Melt the butter in the skillet. Stir in the lemon juice and garlic paste. Add the Swiss chard to the butter mixture. When the leaves begin to wilt, place a cover on the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Allow the chard to cook while covered for about 4 minutes. Stir the chard leaves to coat with the butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

CAMPBELL'S® SWISS VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Stir soup, sour cream, black pepper, vegetables, 2/3 cup onions and 1/4 cup cheese in 2-quart casserole. Cover casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees F 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir vegetable mixture.
• Top with remaining onions and cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SWISS CHARD, STIR FRIED, WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a wok heat the oil (medium heat).
• Add shallots; stir fry 1 minute or until just beginning to brown.
• Add Swiss Chard, toss and cover.
• Cook 2 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook about another minute.
• If there is any liqiud drain it off.
• Stir in the Feta cheese, cook 30 seconds or until it starts to melt.
• Add Pine nuts and season.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED SWISS CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1-tablespoon of the bread crumbs.
• Dip the cheese cubes into the egg mixture and then roll in the bread crumbs to coat well.
• In a large skillet, melt just enough oil to make a 3-inch depth.
• Heat to 380-degrees.
• Fry the cheese cubes, a few at a time, for 1 minute or until crisp and golden.
• Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
• Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Serve with toothpicks.
• Makes: about 1 dozen.
• (*Can substitute cheddar, mozzarella, co-jack, pepper jack or one of your own favorites).
• Serve plain or with dipping sauces such as spaghetti, pizza, marinara, ranch or bbq.