Make These Gooey Mozzarella Cheese Sticks for the Perfect Appetizer

Make These Gooey Mozzarella Cheese Sticks for the Perfect Appetizer

from bhg.com
Appetizer
82 min
12 servings
202 kcal / serving

Yes, you can make your own mozzarella cheese sticks at home! Start with mozzarella sticks, coat with seasoned bread crumbs, and fry until golden.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cupall-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoonwater
  • 12mozzarella cheese sticks or one 16-ounce block mozzarella cheese, cut into twelve 4x1/2-inch sticks
  • 1 cupseasoned fine dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ cupvegetable oil
  • ¾ cupmarinara sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mozzarella Sticks In a shallow dish stir together first three ingredients (through pepper). In another shallow dish combine eggs and the water. Dip cheese sticks into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip again in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet and freeze 1 hour or until firm.

  2. 2

    Cook Until Crispy In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook frozen cheese sticks, six at a time, in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning occasionally (add additional oil if needed). Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Sauce In a small saucepan heat marinara sauce over medium heat. Serve cheese sticks with warm marinara sauce.