Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Mozzarella Sticks



These were so delicious and not quite as greasy as the kind you would order at a restaurant.

1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan
16 reduced-fat mozzarella cheese sticks unrapped
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
marinara sauce

Stir the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back in bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks in a casserole dish. 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. Serve with marinara sauce.

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