Best Crispy Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

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CRISPY MOZZARELLA STICKS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (12 ounces) mozzarella cheese snack sticks (12 sticks)
1 cup Prego® Marinara Italian Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow dish.
  • Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 6 (5 x 3-inch) rectangles. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, making 12 in all.
  • Place 1 cheese stick on a long edge of each pastry rectangle. Roll up the pastry around the cheese and press the seams and pinch the ends to seal. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg mixture. Dip the tops into the Parmesan cheese. Place the rolls, seam-side down, onto a baking sheet. Prick the tops of the rolls with a fork.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the sticks are golden brown. Remove the sticks from the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the sauce in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Serve the sauce with the sticks for dipping.

MOZZARELLA STICKS



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I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite foods. Being of Italian descent, I cook often with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. -Mary Merchant, Barre, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 sticks string cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce, heated

Steps:

  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight. , Place on a parchment lined baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS



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These fried cheese sticks are very easy to prepare and sooo good. Enjoy!

Provided by NANCI RENN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese sticks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the eggs and water.
  • Mix the bread crumbs and garlic salt in a medium bowl. In a medium bowl, blend the flour and cornstarch.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • One at a time, coat each mozzarella stick in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then in the bread crumbs and finally into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 805.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MOZZARELLA STICKS



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Kids and adults alike will be delighted by this irresistible combination of gooey melted cheese and crisp, golden breading.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh salted mozzarella, patted dry
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup packed finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 ounce)
2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs, such as thyme, basil, parsley, and oregano
Safflower or other neutral-flavored oil, for frying
Marinara, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut mozzarella lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut again into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks. Place flour in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a separate dish; season with salt and pepper. Stir together breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and herbs in a third shallow dish; season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge mozzarella sticks in flour, tapping off excess. Dip in egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, and coat with breadcrumbs, patting to adhere. Transfer mozzarella sticks to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. (Mozzarella sticks can be covered and frozen at this point up to 2 months.)
  • Pour enough oil into a heavy pot (preferably cast iron) to come 2 inches up sides. Heat over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Working in batches, add mozzarella sticks; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes (adjust heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature.) Transfer to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to drain. Season with salt; serve immediately, with marinara sauce.

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