How To Make The World's Easiest 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.

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with 1-2 cups of flour, one with 4 beaten eggs, and one with a blend of Italian seasoned bread crumbs and panko (2 parts fine bread crumbs to 1 part panko).

Add a little salt and Italian seasoning to each bowl.

Pat the mozzarella cheese dry if using fresh mozzarella. Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks.

Dredge each mozzarella stick in flour, ensuring to pat off the excess flour for a light coating.

Dip the floured mozzarella sticks into the egg, ensuring they are well coated and there are no dry spots.

Remove the mozzarella sticks from the egg and let excess egg drain off.

Coat the mozzarella sticks in the bread crumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the sticks and ensuring every inch is covered.

Place the coated mozzarella sticks in the freezer to firm up before frying.

Prepare the weekday marinara sauce by processing 128 ounces of Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes through a food mill to extract puree.

Slice 3 garlic cloves in half and then into thin slices.

Heat a large wide frying pan on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.

Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan, then add basil stems and sliced garlic with a pinch of salt.

Saute the garlic until translucent or lightly browned, then remove from heat to cool slightly.

Add the processed tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and Italian seasoning, and reduce the sauce until thick enough to coat mozzarella sticks.

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