Fried Maplebrook Farm Mozzarella Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Pomodoro Sauce

   In a saucepan over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mozzarella

   Cut the mozzarella into sticks approximately 1 inch wide. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Bread the Mozzarella

   Dip each mozzarella stick first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a plate and repeat until all sticks are breaded.

4. 4

   Fry the Mozzarella

   In a deep skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the fried mozzarella sticks hot with the pomodoro sauce on the side for dipping.