Jul 14 2026
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Housemade Mozzarella Recipe

Inspired by Fire Engine Pizza Co
Time1h
Serves4

Fried, marinara, and shaved Parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Preparation

Frying

Marinara Sauce

Garnish

Method

Cheese Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Curds

    In a large pot, heat the milk over medium heat until it reaches about 190°F (88°C). Stir in the lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add rennet and stir gently for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let curds form for 5-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain and Rinse

    Once curds have formed, use a slotted spoon to ladle them into a colander lined with cheesecloth. Rinse the curds under cold water and sprinkle with salt, mixing gently.

  3. 3

    Knead and Shape

    Gather the cheesecloth and twist to form a ball. Knead the curds gently in hot water (around 170°F or 77°C) until smooth and stretchy. Shape into a ball and set aside.

Frying

  1. 4

    Prepare Breading Station

    Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  2. 5

    Bread the Mozzarella

    Cut the mozzarella into thick slices or sticks. Dip each piece first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  3. 6

    Fry the Cheese

    In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded mozzarella pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 8

    Make the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 9

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in chopped basil just before serving.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the fried mozzarella on a plate, drizzled with marinara sauce and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

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