Jul 09 2026
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Combo Basket Recipe

Inspired by Nick's Bar & Grill
Time45m
Serves4

choose FOUR of the following (no duplicates): breaded mushrooms, breaded cauliflower, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken strips, cheese balls, jalapeño cheese balls, fried pickles, mini tacos, broccoli bites, french fries, jalapeño poppers, or mango habanero cheese curds

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Ingredients

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Breaded Mushrooms

Onion Rings

Mozzarella Sticks

Chicken Strips

Method

Breaded Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean and remove stems from the mushrooms. Pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Mushrooms

    Dip each mushroom in flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the mushrooms until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Onion Rings

  1. 5

    Slice the Onions

    Peel and slice the onions into 1/4 inch thick rings.

  2. 6

    Prepare Breading Mixture

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 7

    Make the Batter

    In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, then combine with the dry ingredients until smooth.

  4. 8

    Bread the Onion Rings

    Dip each onion ring into the batter and allow excess to drip off.

  5. 9

    Fry the Onion Rings

    Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the onion rings until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Mozzarella Sticks

  1. 10

    Prepare the Cheese

    Cut the mozzarella cheese into sticks about 3 inches long.

  2. 11

    Set Up Breading Station

    Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning in separate bowls.

  3. 12

    Bread the Cheese Sticks

    Dip each cheese stick in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 13

    Fry the Cheese Sticks

    Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the sticks until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Chicken Strips

  1. 14

    Cut the Chicken

    Slice the chicken breast into strips approximately 1 inch wide.

  2. 15

    Set Up Breading Station

    In separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

  3. 16

    Bread the Chicken Strips

    Dip each chicken strip in flour, then in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  4. 17

    Fry the Chicken Strips

    Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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