Fried Mozzarella Cheese Stick Bites Recipe

Name: Fried Mozzarella Cheese Stick Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Ingredients: 1 lb block mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-2 inch cubes; 1 cup all-purpose; 2 eggs; ¼ cup milk; 1 (5 oz) bag seasoned-croutons, finely crushed; ½ cup Italian seasoned panko; vegetable oil, for frying; marinara sauce, for dipping (optional); parsley (garnish)

Ingredients

1 lb block mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
1 cup all-purpose
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 (5 oz) bag seasoned-croutons, finely crushed
½ cup Italian seasoned panko
vegetable oil, for frying
marinara sauce, for dipping (optional)
parsley (garnish)

	PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 1m	TOTAL TIME 11m

Instructions

In a bowl add flour. Set aside.
In another bowl mix together eggs and water until uniform in color. Set aside.
In the final bowl mix together crushed croutons and panko. Set aside.
Coat the cheese cubes with flour, shaking off excess.
Next place the cheese into the egg mixture, allowing the egg mixture to soak into the flour.
Remove the cheese from the egg mixture and let excess drip off.
Last, place the cheese into the crouton mixture, pressing the mixture into the cheese so every side is completely covered.
Once all cheese has been prepped, heat oil in a deep fryer.
Fry until golden, about 20 -30 seconds (I always do a test round with 1 or 2 pieces)
Let drain on paper towels on a cool rack.
Garnish with parsely and serve hot with marinara sauce.