Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Breaded mozzarella cheese served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Mozzarella Sticks
For the Marinara Sauce
Method
For the Mozzarella Sticks
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Sticks
Start by cutting the mozzarella cheese sticks in half if desired for shorter sticks. Place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first, whisk the eggs in the second, and mix the breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the third.
- 3
- 4
For the Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Finish with Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.