Mozzarella Sticks
This homemade mozzarella sticks recipe delivers tasty cheesy bites simply made for dipping.
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Ingredients
Method
Stir the bread crumbs, Parmesan and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking tray. Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time. Cover and freeze until frozen, about two hours and up to two days.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about one minute per side. Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the marinara sauce.
For the marinara sauce:
In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about one hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made a day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using. Makes 2L.)
Say cheese! These homemade mozzarella sticks will make your tastebuds smile!
Step away from the freezer aisle - this mozzarella sticks recipe gives you all the crispy, stretchy goodness you’ll ever need! Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried until perfectly golden, each bite delivers that irresistible crunch followed by a gooey cheesy centre. Practical to make at home, our homemade mozzarella cheese sticks recipe keeps things simple but seriously scrummy.
Start by cutting the mozzarella into sticks, dip in egg, then roll in a mix of Italian-style dried breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt. Once they’re fried, they turn beautifully crisp on the outside while staying gloriously gooey inside.
But if the mozzarella sticks bring the magic then the marinara sauce delivers the sparkle. Start with onion, garlic, celery and carrot, then add in tomatoes, bay leaves and seasoning, and leave to simmer until reaching your desired consistency. Serve your mozzarella sticks hot and fresh, with plenty of marinara for dipping on the side.
If you want to switch up this mozzarella sticks recipe, add more Parmesan for extra cheesy indulgence, a sprinkle of chilli flakes to bring heat, or even a garlic mayo on the side.
Once you’ve mastered this homemade mozzarella cheese sticks recipe, you’ll have a go-to snack that’s leagues above anything shop-bought. And for more scrumptious shareables, how about beer-battered onion rings, chicken wings with red hot honey glaze, or crunchy fried prawns with spicy mayo!
