Taco Cheese Sticks

Description
Makes approximately 4 dozen.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups water
 * 2 cups uncooked rice
 * 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 1-ounce package taco seasoning mix
 * 2 cups plain bread crumbs
 * taco sauce
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions
Combine water and rice in 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add cheese, eggs and taco seasoning mix. Cool mixture to room temperature.

Shape rice mixture into 2x1/2-inch sticks. Roll in bread crumbs. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.

Deep-fry balls in hot vegetable oil until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Serve with taco sauce.