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Mozzarella sticks are elongated pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella, usually served as hors d'oeuvre. Served with Marinara Sauce

Cooking time: 2 hours, 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 cups dried breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
  • 1 1⁄3 cups grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages mozzarella (16-ounce package) (cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks)
  • 4 eggs (beaten to blend)
  • 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend.
  2. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
  3. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely.
  4. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet.
  5. Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time.
  6. Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  7. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  8. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
  9. Transfer the fried cheese to plates.
  10. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.