Subj : Tailgating Grub - 43
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Oct 05 2024 09:40:00

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      Title: Mozzarella Sticks
 Categories: Cheese, Breads, Herbs, Vegetables
      Yield: 20 servings
 
      1 lb Whole-milk mozzarella
    1/2 c  A-P flour
      4 lg Eggs
  2 1/2 c  Plain panko
      3 ts Italian seasoning
      2 ts Kosher salt
    1/2 ts Garlic powder
    1/2 ts Onion powder
    1/2 ts Black pepper
           Warm marinara or pizza
           - sauce; for serving
           Oil; for frying
 
  Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and place a
  wire rack on top. Slice the mozzarella into sticks,
  about 3" long and 1/2" wide. Place the flour in a
  shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. In
  a third bowl, combine the panko, Italian seasoning,
  salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
  Taste the panko mix for seasoning, keeping in mind that
  mozzarella may be salty.
  
  Coat all sides of a cheese stick in flour, shaking off
  excess. Next, dip it in the egg, allowing excess to drip
  back into the bowl. Finally, press the stick gently in
  the panko so all sides are completely coated. Repeat the
  process, coating a second time. Place the cheese stick
  on the prepared sheet pan fitted with the wire rack and
  repeat with the remaining mozzarella slices. Transfer
  the breaded cheese sticks to the freezer. Freeze until
  frozen, about 2 hours.
  
  Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of oil.
  Heat over medium-high until the temperature reaches 350
  degrees. Line a large plate with paper towels. Working
  in batches of 3 or 4 to avoid overcrowding, fry the
  breaded cheese sticks, turning a couple times, until
  golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the paper
  towel-lined plate and serve hot (see Tip 2) with pizza
  or marinara sauce for dipping. Maintain the oil
  temperature as needed; if it gets too hot, the cheese
  will seep out of the crust.
  
  By: Naz Deravian
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
  
  Yield: About 20 servings
 
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