MOZZARELLA AND CHEDDAR STICKS

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 250 gms. of fresh mozzarella, roughly shredded
• 1 cup of grated mature cheddar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt
• 1/4 tsp. of ground black pepper
• 3 eggs
• plain flour
• panko bread crumbs

Details

Adapted from adorasbox.net

Preparation

Step 1

Beat one egg in a mixing bowl and add the parsley, garlic, powder, celery salt and black pepper. Mix well. Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheese and mix again. Shape into fat sticks approximately 3" long and 3/4" in diameter. It doesn't need to be a perfect shape at this point. It is easier to shape when already crumbed. Dredge in flour and shake off the excess. Beat the eggs. Dip the sticks in the eggs and roll in the breadcrumbs. Dip in the egg again and give it a final roll in breadcrumbs. Arrange on a tray and freeze for half an hour. Heat up a frying pan with enough oil for shallow frying. The oil should be medium hot. Fry for just a few minutes until the crust is golden brown and the sticks are puffed. By then the filling will be cooked and melted. Don't cook for too long or the cheese will ooze out. This will make 12 sticks. Serve with the sweet tomato and balsamic dip.