One of the most popular uses for mozzarella, these sticks can be prepared in advance and cooked as needed. They are perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
2(16-ounce) Blocks Mozzarella, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4Large Eggs, beaten to blend
1 ½cupsCanola Oil
4cupsMarinara Sauce, recipe follows
1
Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese sticks 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.
2
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.
Ingredients
1 ½cupsItalian-Style Breadcrumbs
1 ⅓cupsGrated Parmesan Cheese
1tspSalt
2(16-ounce) Blocks Mozzarella, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4Large Eggs, beaten to blend
1 ½cupsCanola Oil
4cupsMarinara Sauce, recipe follows
Directions
1
Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese sticks 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.
2
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.
