BETTER-THAN-STOREBOUGHT MOZZARELLA STICKS

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You'll never buy frozen mozzarella sticks again! These are easy and absolute delicious with none of the unhealthy additives of the commercial kind. I serve these with my own Angie's Bella Marinara sauce (with the spices punched up a little), but these would also be good with a creamy ranch-style dip. Vary the herbs in the breading if you like, but I like this combination with the marinara sauce.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 pieces mozzarella string cheese, each cut in half.
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs (like Progresso)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
vegetable oil, for deep frying (approximately 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine egg and water.
  • In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic salt, oregano and basil.
  • In a third bowl, combine flour and cornstarch.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F.
  • Moisten each mozzarella stick half in the egg mixture, then dip each one in the bread crumbs and finally the flour mixture.
  • Repeat this 3-step process.
  • By now your fingers are going to be a total mess; just hang in there, it's sooooo worth it!
  • Carefully place breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil; don't overcrowd (only about 4 at a time).
  • Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 160.2, Sodium 937.1, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 31.5

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