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Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond
Fried Mozzarella with Fresh Breadcrumbs
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- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 2 hr 40 min (includes drying time)
- Active: 45 min
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 660
- Total Fat
- 47 g
- Saturated Fat
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Protein
- 23 g
- Cholesterol
- 99 mg
- Sodium
- 884 mg
Breaded and fried mozzarella is a traditional Italian appetizer or starter. For best results, Ree uses very fresh cheese, and a mixture of fresh and store-bought seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 2 hr 40 min (includes drying time)
- Active: 45 min
- Yield: 6 - 8 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 660
- Total Fat
- 47 g
- Saturated Fat
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Protein
- 23 g
- Cholesterol
- 99 mg
- Sodium
- 884 mg
Ingredients
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Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer- Add the Italian loaf pieces to a food processor and pulse until small with some texture remaining. Place on a tray and dry for 2 hours, then mix with the seasoned breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Sprinkle over the Italian seasoning, shredded Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
- Add the beaten eggs to a second shallow dish and add the flour to a third shallow dish. Take a mozzarella slice and dredge it in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dunk in the egg, before pressing into the fresh breadcrumb mixture. Set on a parchment-lined tray and dredge all the remaining mozzarella slices.
- Heat the oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F. (The oil needs to be at least 350 degrees F, or the coating will be soggy and will not brown before cheese begins to melt.)
- Shallow-fry 5 slices per batch, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet, for about 1 minute per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with the warm marinara sauce.
