Fresh Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Starting with real whole mozzarella really makes these taste so much better than using processed cheese. Great game day recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 289 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Fresh Mozzarella Ball sliced
- 1/2 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 4 Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Marinara
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl add the eggs and milk.
- Combine the breadcrumbs together and mix in a separate bowl.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and maintain the heat.
- Slice the mozzarella into even slices or buy pre-cut
- Take one slice of the mozzarella and dip it into the egg mixture on both sides.
- Take that slice and dip it in the breadcrumb mix.
- Repeat and do it again, each slice should be double dipped.
- Place the mozzarella in the oil and cook for 30 seconds on each side.Make sure not to overcook or the cheese will melt out the sides.
- Take out and drain on paper towel or wire rack.
- Heat marinara sauce and place on bottom of a plate.
- Stagger fried mozzarella on top and sprinkle with parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 387mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheesy, game day, Snacks
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Using fresh motz is so much better and you can cut or choose pre-sliced rounds. Never going back to old string cheese recipe