Cheese Sticks Recipe
Breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Cheese Sticks
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cheese Sticks Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first dish, beat the eggs in the second dish, and combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in the third dish.
- 2
Coat the Mozzarella
Dip each mozzarella stick first into the flour, ensuring it is completely coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 3
Egg Wash
Next, dip the floured mozzarella stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully covered.
- 4
Breadcrumb Coating
Finally, roll the egg-coated mozzarella stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all sticks are coated.
- 5
Freeze
Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a plate and freeze for at least 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape during frying.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, add oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Frying
- 9
- 10
Fry the Cheese Sticks
Carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 11
Drain and Serve
Remove the cheese sticks with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with the marinara sauce.