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Cheesy Sticks Recipe

Name: Cheese On Top Furn el Chebbaks CHEESY STICKS Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 5 pcs mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese or block cut into sticks); 1 cups all-purpose flour; 2 pcs large eggs; 2 tbs milk; 1 cups plain breadcrumbs (panko or regular); 2 tbs grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 0.5 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade); 2 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tbs sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.5 tbs lemon juice; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Inspired by Cheese On Top Furn el Chebbak

Time1h 5m

Serves1

5 pcs of crispy mozzarella sticks served with our in-house

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Ingredients

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Mozzarella sticks

5 pcs mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese or block cut into sticks)

1 cups 00 bread flour

2 pcs Large eggs

2 tbs Milk

1 cups plain breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

2 tbs Grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

3 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

In-house dipping sauce

1/2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

2 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tbs sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

1/2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

Optional garnish

1 tsp Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Prep and breading

Freeze cheese

If using string cheese, keep each stick whole. For block mozzarella cut into 5 equal sticks about 4–4.5 inches long and 3/4 inch thick. Place the 5 sticks on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30–45 minutes until very firm — this prevents excessive melting when frying.

Set up dredging station

Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl whisk the eggs with the milk until combined. In a third shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper; mix well.

First coat

Working with one cheese stick at a time, roll it in flour to coat completely, shaking off excess.

Egg wash and breadcrumb

Dip the floured stick into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly. For extra security, repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb step a second time so each stick has a double coating. Place breaded sticks back on a tray and return to the freezer for at least 15 minutes to set the breading.

Frying

Heat oil

Pour vegetable oil into a medium saucepan or deep skillet to a depth of about 1 to 1.5 inches (about 1.5–2 cups depending on pan). Heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small breadcrumb — it should sizzle and brown within 30–45 seconds.

Fry cheese sticks

Carefully add up to 2–3 breaded cheese sticks (do not crowd) and fry 30–60 seconds per side, turning once, until golden brown. Total fry time is short — watch closely so cheese does not burst out. Remove with a slotted spoon to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. If desired, keep in a warm oven (200°F / 95°C) between batches.

Season

Immediately sprinkle the hot sticks with the remaining 2.5 tsp salt evenly (or to taste) and a pinch of extra grated Parmesan if using.

In-house dipping sauce

While the sticks chill during freezing or while frying, combine 1/2 cup marinara, 2 tbs mayonnaise, 1 tbs sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1 tsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tbs lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste. Transfer to a small serving ramekin.

Serve

Arrange 5 hot crispy mozzarella sticks on a plate with the ramekin of in-house dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.