FRIED CHEESE

8 ounces cheddar or swiss cheese
3/4 cups conflake crumbs
1/2 teaspoon fine herbes
2 beaten eggs
 shortening or oil for deep-fat frying
taco sauce optional

Cut the cheese into 2 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 inch sticks.
Combine crumbs and fine herbes. Dip cheese sticks into eggs, then roll in crumb mixture, coating evenly. Dip cheese into egg and crumb mixture again. (be sure cheese is completely coated with crumbs). Chill 2 to 4 hours to set coating.

In a heavy saucepan or a deep-fat fryer heat 2-inches of shortening or oil to 375 degrees. Fry the cheese sticks a few at a timefor 30 to 45 seconds or until golden braown. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree oven while frying the remainder. Serve warm with taco sauce, if desired. Makes about 20.