Homemade Mozzarella Sticks!!

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Whole wheat bread crumbs are more nutritious, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly option.

Cut the 8 oz block of mozzarella cheese in half.

Stand the cheese on edge and slice it down the middle, then cut into five equal pieces for a total of 10 cheese sticks per half.

Coat the cheese sticks in 1/4 cup of flour, making sure to get the ends, and shake off the excess flour.

In a pie plate, crack in 2 eggs and add 2 tablespoons of water, then whisk until combined.

In another pie plate, add 2 cups of Italian style breadcrumbs.

Take the flour-coated cheese sticks and dip them into the egg mixture, ensuring they are completely covered, then let the excess egg drip off.

Place the cheese sticks into the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the cheese sticks for a complete coating, then shake off the excess breadcrumbs.

Repeat the breading process by dipping the cheese sticks back into the egg wash and then into the breadcrumbs again for a double coating.

Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a plate and freeze for about 2 hours to prevent the cheese from oozing out during frying.

Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat to 350°F, using a thermometer to check the temperature.

Fry the cheese sticks in small batches, constantly moving them around with tongs to prevent sticking.

Once they are golden brown, remove the cheese sticks to a paper towel-lined plate.

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