Mozzarella Sticks

From The Pioneer Woman

Ingredients

·       16 pieces String Cheese, Removed From Wrappers

·       ½ cups All-purpose Flour

·       2 whole Eggs

·       3 Tablespoons Milk

·       1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley Flakes

·       Canola Oil, For Frying

·       Marinara Sauce, For Dipping

·       2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs

Preparation Instructions

Slice string cheese pieces in half, for a total of 32 pieces.

Place flour in a small bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

In another separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs with parsley flakes.

TO ASSEMBLE: One by one, roll mozzarella sticks in flour, then dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs. Use your hand to sweep crumbs all over the mozzarella stick. Gently remove and place on a tray or cookie sheet. Repeat until all mozzarella sticks are coated.

***Place tray in freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to flash freeze.***

TO COOK: Heat 1 1/2 inches canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add mozzarella sticks 8 at a time. Watch closely and turn over to evenly brown, cooking less than 2 minutes. Do not allow cheese to bubble and leak.

Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

Notes from Jill's Kitchen: These worked surprisingly well. I think I burned a couple, but I really should try this again. Which happens to be a theme with this recipe compiling venture of mine!