Crispy Cheesy Parmesan Mozzarella (Printable Version)
Melty mozzarella chunks covered in tasty Parmesan breadcrumbs, then cooked till they're golden and crunchy. They're the dream finger food for any crowd.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese Snacks
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1 cup (100g) Parmesan, shredded
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1 1/2 cups (150g) breadcrumbs, with seasoning
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2 eggs, large, whisked
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1 cup (125g) plain flour
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12 mozzarella cheese sticks, string variety
→ Flavor Add-Ins
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
→ To Cook
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Oil for frying or a light spray for baking
# Steps to Follow:
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Dig in right away and dunk them in ranch, marinara, or whatever dip you like best.
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If frying, heat oil up to 350°F then cook in groups for 1-2 minutes till golden brown. For a baked version, pop in a 400°F oven, spray lightly, and bake 8-10 minutes.
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Line up the breaded bites on a tray and stick them in the freezer again for 15-20 minutes so they hold up while cooking.
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Roll each frozen chunk in flour, dunk in egg, roll through breadcrumbs mix and give a gentle squeeze so the coating sticks. For extra crunch, try an extra dip in egg and breadcrumbs.
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Get three bowls—one for flour, one for eggs, one for breadcrumbs mixed up with Parmesan, Italian herbs, salt, and garlic powder.
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Slice every mozzarella piece into 3 and freeze them for at least half an hour so they don’t turn into a gooey mess when you cook ‘em.
# Additional Notes:
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Double breading gives you that super crispy finish
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Mix in some cayenne to the coating to bring the heat
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Freezing in between stops the cheese from gooing out