Mozzarella sticks are elongated pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella, usually served as hors d'oeuvre. Served with Marinara Sauce
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
- Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend.
- Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
- Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely.
- Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet.
- Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time.
- Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer the fried cheese to plates.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.