Grande Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
House-made 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
Freeze the mozzarella sticks for at least 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape while frying.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Bread the Cheese Sticks
Take a frozen mozzarella stick, coat it in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
- 4
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low, and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve warm alongside mozzarella sticks.
