Friday, February 11, 2011

Mozzarella Sticks


16 oz pkg (string cheese)
2 eggs, beaten
Italian Panko Bread Crumbs
Milk
Flour
Dried Parsley Flakes
Oil

To start, cut your string cheeses in half. Then, roll them in flour. Mix the bread crumbs and parsley together. Roll the now floured cheeses in the egg until they are covered, and then transfer them to the bread crumb/parsley bowl. Spoon bread crumbs on top to coat well. Transfer to a cookie sheet. Repeat until all of cheese is finished. IMPORTANT STEP: PLACE THE COOKIE SHEET WITH CHEESE ON IT INTO THE FREEZER! Crazy right? However, I assure you, this is the only way to keep your cheese from oozing everywhere when you fry it. Freeze the cheese sticks for 20-30 minutes uncovered. When you're ready to fry them up, heat about 1 1/2 inch deep of canola oil on your skillet around medium heat. When heated, take the cheese sticks out of the freezer, and carefully (I use tongs) put a few into the oil to fry. When the first side browns... flip them over (where the tongs come in handy!) When finished remove to a paper towel to dry off the excess oil. Fill a dish up with marinara sauce. Salivate. Feel your arteries clog just looking at them... and then partake.

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