How to Make Mozzarella Sticks

You thought you could only get gooey mozzarella sticks as an appetizer at a restaurant or from the frozen food section at the grocery store, but making mozzarella sticks from scratch at home is simple and easy. Don't be surprised if they don't last long and be prepared to have your family request you make mozzarella sticks for a snack every weekend.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggs
• Cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce, any flavor

1. Beat eggs and milk. Set aside.
2. Mix breadcrumbs, salt and Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is best if it is freshly grated. If the breadcrumbs are plain style, you can add spices such as garlic powder and oregano.
3. Cut mozzarella cheese into 1/2 inch strips. The length of the cheese stick varies, depending on the type of package you purchase, but will be somewhere around 4 inches long.
4. Heat cooking oil in skillet at a medium heat level, or use a deep fryer.
5. Dip each cheese stick into the egg and milk, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. For a thicker crust, re-dip the mozzarella stick in the egg and re-roll in breadcrumbs. A thicker crust helps hold the melted cheese together and makes for less messy dipping.
6. Fry each mozzarella stick in the hot oil for 1 minute for each side or until the coating is crispy and light brown. If the cheese starts to seep through the crispy crust, remove the sticks from the oil immediately.
7. Drain the sticks on a paper towel. Place mozzarella sticks on a baking pan and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
8. Serve mozzarella sticks with your favorite dipping sauce. Any spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or other Italian tomato-based sauce will suffice.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your favorite coating mix instead of the breadcrumb mixture for a different flavor.
• Be very careful of splatters when cooking with hot oil.