Fried Mozzarella Nuggets

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: All American Girl Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (57)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(57)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces string cheese sticks, room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Extra-light olive oil, for deep frying
Bottled chunky marinara sauce, for dipping

Directions

Cut cheese sticks into thirds. Place flour on a plate and season it with salt and pepper. Put the egg in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate.

Add cheese pieces to flour and toss to coat. Dip in egg, and then roll in bread crumbs. Arrange breaded cheese in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes. Pour oil into large skillet to a depth of 1-inch, and heat over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, carefully drop cheese pieces in, a few at a time, and fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve with your favorite chunky marinara sauce for dipping.

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recipe Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
nikole temecula, CA 12-25-2008
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Sooo Good!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These rock!! Make sure to coat evenly, even the ends, and dont over cook. If you cook them too long the cheese will melt out.... They are soo much better than store bought or resturant made, less greasy too!!! Read more
recipe Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
Jennifer Cedar Park, TX 08-28-2008
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Just like restaurants!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had string cheese that needed to be eaten and decided to make these. They turned out great! I would suggest coating the... sticks twice to make it harder for the cheese to ooze out [flour, egg, bread crumbs, egg, bread crumbs]. Handle them gently so you don't break the bread crumb barrier before frying. Also, if you continuously flip them while frying you can see if they're oozing and then remove them.Read more
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justin newalbany, MS 08-13-2008
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good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is so good
recipe Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
Nicolle Tampa, FL 07-14-2008
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Nicolle...Tampa
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe when I had a few friends over...they didn't even make it to the buffet table! As soon as one came out of... the pan someone popped them into there mouth!Read more
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null null, null 05-07-2008
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awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

the best fried cheese ever.
recipe Fried Mozzarella Nuggets
Tanisha Southfield, MI 02-26-2008
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AWESOMETICITY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The mozarella bites came out awesome. I read the reviews and heard about the exploding cheese so I tried one at a time until... I got it right. The trick is to not let them cook too long. I dropped them in and rolled them around a few times, then took them out. It only takes a few seconds. My husband wants me to make more tonight.Read more