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Fried Cheese

4 slices of Swiss cheese, cut 3/4 inch thick
Salt to taste
1/2 cup of flour
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup of bread crumbs
1 cup of shortening

Sprinkle the cheese with salt. Dip slices first in flour, then in beaten egg, fry quickly in hot shortening until golden brown.  

Fried Cheese 2
 
 1 pound of  Mozzarella cheese
 1/2 cup of  flour
 1 egg, beaten
 1 cup of cooking oil
 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
 
 Cut cheese into 3/4 inch cubes. Roll in flour, then dip in beaten egg, then bread crumbs. Heat no more than 2 inches of oil. Fry for 20 to 30 seconds or until golden brown. 
 
 Italian Styled Fried Cheese 3
 
 1 pound of Mozzarella cheese, cut in 2" x  1/2" rectangles
 2 eggs, beaten
 1/4 cup of  flour
 2/3 cups of seasoned bread crumbs
 1 tablespoons of olive oil
 1 clove garlic, crushed
 28 ounce can of crushed Italian tomatoes
 Salt & pepper to taste
 1 teaspoon of crushed oregano
 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
 1/4 teaspoon of crushed dried basil
 
 In three separate bowls, put eggs, flour and seasoned dry bread crumbs. Dip cheese in egg, then flour, then egg, then crumbs. Place on wax paper. Refrigerate 1 hour. Fry cheese in olive oil, turning once. Drain and serve with sauce. SAUCE: In 2 quart saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, brown garlic and remove; add crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer 45 minutes, uncovered. 

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