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FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS WITH CREAMY MARINARA



Fried Mozzarella Sticks with Creamy Marinara image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 12 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup jarred marinara sauce
1/3 cup creme fraiche
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 large eggs
1-pound block mozzarella, cut into twelve 3-by-1/2-by-3/4-inch-tall sticks

Steps:

  • Pour enough oil into a large Dutch oven or pot to come about 1 1/2 inches up the sides and fit the pot with a deep-fry thermometer. Bring the oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, mix the marinara, creme fraiche and red pepper flakes in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute until warm. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
  • Place a wire rack inside of a baking sheet. Set up a standard breading station with 3 wide, deep plates (or pie plates). Place the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in one plate. Mix the panko, plain breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper into the second plate. Whisk the eggs into the third plate.
  • Take each mozzarella stick through the breading procedure: first in the flour, then the egg and then the panko mixture, then repeat in the egg and panko mixture again for a double breading. Transfer to the wire rack.
  • Working in batches, carefully drop 4 to 5 sticks into the oil and fry without touching until they are a deep golden brown and you can see some cheese starting to melt, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Serve immediately with the sauce on the side.

MOZZARELLA SALAD



Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 pieces bocconcini, bite sized mozzarella balls
1 pint multi colored, yellow or red heirloom cherry tomatoes
4 scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced on an angle
1/2 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil, 10 to 12 leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Halve the mozzarella and tomatoes and combine in bowl with scallions and herbs. Dress salad with vinegar, olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

HOMEMADE MOZZARELLA



Homemade Mozzarella image

Making fresh mozzarella is something that takes a little practice, but, once mastered, it is truly a satisfying craft.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 3 pounds mozzarella

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 gallons water, divided
3 pounds whole milk mozzarella curd (available at specialty Italian markets)
4 tablespoons salt, divided, plus more for serving
Tomatoes, sliced, for serving
Basil, for serving
Extra virgin olive oil, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring a gallon of water to a boil.
  • In a large bowl, break up the mozzarella curd into small pieces. Coat the curd with 2 tablespoons of salt, and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, salt the second gallon of water with the remaining salt and add as much ice as it can hold.
  • This is where it gets a little tricky. Carefully pour the boiling water over the salted curd. As the curds begin to melt, carefully stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute. Submerge both of your hands in the ice water for as long as you can stand it, because you're about to stretch the mozzarella in boiling hot water. The curd will have settled into the bottom of the bowl, and at this point you have to work quickly or risk over-cooking the curd.
  • Dip your hands into the hot water and begin stretching the mozzarella. By stretching the cheese you insure that all the curds have completely melted. The curds will become incredibly soft and have buttery shine, and also, it smells wonderful. Form the mozzarella into tomato size balls, and then drop the mozzarella into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Work quickly, as the mozzarella will start to become rubbery the longer it sits in the hot water.
  • Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Serve the cheese with the best tomatoes you can find, really fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt and fresh cracked pepper.

MOZZARELLA EN CARROZZA



Mozzarella en Carrozza image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ball fresh mozzarella
4 slices white bread, crusts trimmed
2 large eggs, beaten, or more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 heaping teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper
Plain bread crumbs, as needed
Olive oil, for frying
Quick Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the mozzarella into enough 1/4-inch thick slices to cover 2 slices of the bread. Reserve the remaining mozzarella for another use. Top the cheese with the remaining 2 slices of bread, to make 2 sandwiches, and press down to compact.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Put the bread crumbs on a plate.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour the in oil to a depth of 1/4-inch. When the oil is hot, dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, dredge in the bread crumbs, and fry, turning once, until crisp and the cheese has melted.
  • Cut each sandwich in 1/2 and serve, while still hot, with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and sugar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the basil and parsley.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD



Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small tomatoes (4 medium)
1 pound fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 basil leaves
3 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange casually with the basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 28 milligrams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

MOZZARELLA STICKS



Mozzarella Sticks image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings (makes about 56 pieces)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups Italian-style dried breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16-ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 cups Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet. Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time. Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

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