Mozzarella Sticks

By campbellkid36

Ingredients

• 16 pieces Sargento String Cheese, Removed From Wrappers
• 2 whole Eggs
• 3 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Parsley flakes
• 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs (I Used Kikkomans)
• OR
• 2 cups Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• OR
• BOTH
• Canola Oil, For Frying
• Marinara Sauce, For Dipping

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from thepioneerwoman.com

Preparation

Step 1

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

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk.

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

TO ASSEMBLE: One by one, dunk in egg/milk mixture, then place in panko crumbs or breadcrumbs. 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.