Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

Ingredients

• 6 ounce mushrooms drained sliced canned
• 14 ounce egg roll wrappers 
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 2 cups oil for frying or as needed
• 4 ounce pepperoni sausage sliced cut into strips
• 1 ounce individual string cheese sticks 
• 14 ounce tomato basil sauce classico®

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• microwave
• deep fryer

Directions

1. Lay out the egg roll wrappers one at a time.
2. Place one piece of string cheese in the center near the edge, then arrange some pepperoni, sliced mushrooms and garlic around the cheese.
3. Roll up the string cheese a little, fold in the sides, then continue to roll up, and seal the edge by moistening with water. Repeat with remaining wrappers, cheese and fillings.
4. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet, or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry enough to fit loosely in the pan, turning once after about 5 minutes. Continue to fry for 3 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Warm the pasta sauce in a serving bowl in the microwave.
7. Serve the Pepperoni Pizza Sticks on a platter with the bowl of sauce for dipping.