HOW TO MAKE 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 mozzarella cheese into thick strips.

Mix together parmesan cheese and bread crumbs until well combined.

Dunk each mozzarella stick in beaten egg.

Roll each stick in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.

Place the coated sticks on a tray.

Freeze the sticks for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, repeat the process of dunking in egg and rolling in breadcrumbs.

Freeze the sticks again for 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a saucepan until hot.

Check oil temperature by adding breadcrumbs; they should cook quickly.

Add mozzarella sticks individually to the hot oil for about 90 seconds until golden brown.

Remove sticks from oil and rest on kitchen towel.

Dust warm sticks with parmesan cheese.

Serve with marinara sauce or any sauce of choice.

If sticks cool and firm up, reheat in the microwave to regain gooeyness.

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