Mozzarella Sticks

Unwrap and cut in half every stick of cheese out of...

• 1 (16oz) package mozzarella cheese sticks

Prepare your breading station with three stationed bowls, each whisked or mixed together thoroughly.

Flouring station:

• 1 cup flour

Egg wash station:

• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp water

Breading station:

• 1 1/2 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Coat the cheese sticks thoroughly with flour, egg wash, breading, followed again by the egg wash and then the breading. Double breading the sticks will help to ensure they don't leak during cooking.

Arrange breaded cheese sticks on a baking sheet and then transfer to the freezer for 1-2 hours.

Fill a large pot with...

• 3-4 cups frying oil

Heat to 350º F or until a chopstick inserted into the oil starts to bubble.

Fry cheese sticks until golden brown all around, about 1 minute. Timing is key, at the first sign of a cheese leak, pull them out of the frying oil.

Serve hot with a side of marinara sauce. Enjoy!