Mozzarella Cheese Bites With Ranch And Marinara Recipe
Make Mozzarella Cheese Bites With Ranch And Marinara Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Serving
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Breading the Cheese
- 3
Coat in Flour
Take a mozzarella stick, coat it in flour, shaking off the excess.
- 4
Dip in Eggs
Dip the floured cheese stick into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Coat in Bread Crumbs
Roll the egg-coated cheese stick in the bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere. Repeat this process for all mozzarella sticks.
Cooking
- 6
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches.
- 7
Fry Cheese Bites
Fry the mozzarella sticks for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 8
Transfer to Baking Sheet
Remove the cheese bites from the skillet and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes to ensure the cheese is melty and gooey.
Serving
- 10
Serve
Serve the mozzarella cheese bites hot with ranch dressing and marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
