MOZZARELLA STICKS ( GIADA DE LAURENTIIS )

Mozzarella Sticks ( Giada De Laurentiis ) image

Provided by hepcat1

Time 2h40m

Yield 56 sticks, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups dried Italian breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16 ounce) packages pasteurized mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend.
Dip the cheese 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.
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 marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1195, Fat 99.6, SaturatedFat 32.2, Cholesterol 280.3, Sodium 2249.7, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 50.5