Fried Cheese

Photo: flickr user JOE M500

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit baking mix

cup yellow cornmeal

cup club soda

2 eggs

1 pound cheese cut sticks or cubes

Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

In a large bowl, whisk together the biscuit baking mix, cornmeal, club soda, and eggs until well combined. Dip the cheese pieces into the batter, coating completely.

In a large skillet, heat 1 inch oil over high heat until hot but not smoking. Fry the coated cheese pieces a few at a time for 1 to 2 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 1 dozen.

Comments: I like to use mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, but almost any type of cheese can be used for this. Try pepper-jack cheese for a touch of spiciness. And make sure whatever cheese you use is well chilled - that way it won't ooze out of the batter when it's fried.

Yield: 1 dozen