Ingredients

How to make it

  • Cut cheese sticks into thirds or mozzarella into 1" x 1" chunks.
  • Place flour on plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat egg in bowl.
  • Place crumbs on plate.
  • Roll cheese chunks in flour to coat.
  • Dip cheese into egg and roll in crumbs.
  • Arrange on baking sheet. Let stand for 15-30 minutes.
  • Pour oil into skillet to 1" depth. Heat over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, carefully lower cheese into oil and fry until golden, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from oil and drain on wire racks. (Paper towels will stick to cheese.)
  • Serve with marinara or other sauce of your choice.

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  • donman 17 years ago
    Sounds real good! Thanks:)
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    " It was excellent "
    gingerlea ate it and said...
    Now I know what to do with my mozzarello cheese left over from my Eggplant Parmesan. Thanks for the post.
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    These are really good. I usually chill mine for the standing time to keep the cheese firm. Thanks for the post!
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  • mbe 17 years ago
    Oh stop it! As if we needed an excuse to eat more cheese!! Thanks for sharing.
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