Better Than Storebought Mozzarella Sticks Food

BETTER-THAN-STOREBOUGHT MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine egg and water.
• In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic salt, oregano and basil.
• In a third bowl, combine flour and cornstarch.
• In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F.
• Moisten each mozzarella stick half in the egg mixture, then dip each one in the bread crumbs and finally the flour mixture.
• Repeat this 3-step process.
• By now your fingers are going to be a total mess; just hang in there, it's sooooo worth it!
• Carefully place breaded mozzarella sticks in the hot oil; don't overcrowd (only about 4 at a time).
• Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds.
• Remove from oil with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels.

MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and milk together.
• Coat each piece of cheese with flour, then dip in egg and then roll in bread crumbs.
• Dip in egg and crumbs again.
• Freeze before frying.
• Heat oil in skillet and cook sticks for about a minute on each side, or until golden and before cheese starts to leak.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with sauce for dipping.

BAKED MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Cut cheese in 1/2" x 1/2" x 3" sticks.
• Toss with flour and set aside.
• In small bowl, beat together eggs and water and set aside.
• In separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, italian seasoning and garlic powder.
• Dip sticks in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
• Repeat this process.
• Place on a plate in a single layer, cover with foil and chill for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place cheese sticks on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.Flip after 5 minutes.
• Heat a little spaghetti sauce to use for dipping.