FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE APPETIZERS

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A crisp coating holds marvelous melted cheese, which tastes terrific when dipped into a homemade tomato sauce.-Jay Davis, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen appetizers (2-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into twenty-four 1/4-in. slices. Place the eggs, flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip cheese slices in eggs, then coat with flour. Dip cheese again in eggs and coat with crumbs. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 1 minute; add the tomatoes, oregano, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until slightly thickened., In a large skillet, cook cheese slices in remaining oil over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Jacqueline Kaluwe
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These mozzarella sticks were amazing! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mohammad Yaqoob
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I made these mozzarella sticks for my family and they were a huge hit! The cheese was perfectly melted and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Calvin Madison
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These mozzarella sticks were so good! The cheese was gooey and the coating was crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


omg gamer
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I've never made mozzarella sticks before, but this recipe made it so easy. The mozzarella sticks turned out perfectly and they were a big hit at my party.


FT Pawar
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I made these mozzarella sticks for my kids and they loved them! They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Boamah Rabbi
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These mozzarella sticks were delicious! The cheese was perfectly melted and the coating was crispy and flavorful.


Unays Waters
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I tried this recipe and the mozzarella sticks turned out perfect. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again!


Aaron Carrasco
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These mozzarella sticks were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Keanu Ludick
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I'm not a huge fan of fried food, but these mozzarella sticks were surprisingly light and airy. The coating was crispy and the cheese was gooey and delicious.


Bancher Gamer2.0
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These mozzarella sticks were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! The cheese was perfectly melted and the coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Bayezid Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mozzarella is gooey and delicious, and the breadcrumb coating adds a nice crunch.


Opu Chakraborty
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My family loved this appetizer! The cheese was perfectly melted and the coating was crispy and flavorful. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.