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Remove cheese from wrappers.
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Cut each cheese stick crosswise into thirds.
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With a small knife, cut a thin opening along the length of each piece, being careful not to cut completely through.
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If tomatoes are not pliable, soak in boiling water for 5 minutes.
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Place them in a stack and slice stack crosswise into 6 thin slices for a total of 36 each, about same length as your cheese pieces.
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Gently tuck one tomato slice into a piece of cheese.
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Repeat, using all tomato and cheese pieces.
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Beat 2 of the eggs lightly.
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Place 1 cup of the bread crumbs in shallow dish.
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In medium saucepan, heat oil to 350F.
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Meanwhile, coat 18 of the nuggets; dip all 18 in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
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Return nuggets to egg for a second round of coating and then to bread crumbs, tossing to cover completely with crumbs.
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Repeat for remaining 18 nuggets, using remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup bread crumbs.
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Beginning with the nuggets coated first, fry 5 or 6 in a batch for 1 minute, until golden brown.
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Remove from oil with a slotted spoon.
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Place on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
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Keep warm in 200F oven while frying remaining nuggets.
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Heat marinara sauce in microwave for 1 minute.
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Serve nuggets with sauce for dipping.
