Waffle Iron Fried Cheese (Queso Frito)

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Low-moisture Mozzarella: 1/2 pound low-moisture mozzarella, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (see note)

Preheat waffle iron. (Set it to medium if it has temperature controls.)

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika, or a pinch of cayenne pepper
or a pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 pound low-moisture mozzarella, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (see note)
sliced about 1/2 inch thick (see note)
2 large eggs, beaten
beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Nonstick cooking spray
Salsa, for serving (optional)
for serving (optional)