Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 12 mozzerella cheese sticks
• 1 cup fine dry Italian bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce

In a shallow dish combine flour, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish combine eggs and water. Dip cheese sticks in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Dip cheese sticks again in egg mixture; coat with bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Cover; may freeze for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
In a fryer preheat oil to 350 degrees F. Fry cheese sticks, half at a time for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until crisp and golden. Do not crowd. Be cautious of splattering oil. Maintain oil temperature around 350 degrees F. Remove cheese sticks from hot oil. In a small saucepan heat marinara sauce over medium heat. Serve cheese sticks with hot marinara sauce.

*This recipe can be found in Better Homes and Gardens New CookBook 15th Edition







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