Fried Mozzarella Cheese Appetizers Recipe

Name: Fried Mozzarella Cheese Appetizers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
Cut cheese into twenty-four 1/4-in. slices. Place the eggs, flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip cheese slices in eggs, then coat with flour. Dip cheese again in eggs and coat with crumbs. Place on waxed paper-lined
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; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 1 minute; add the tomatoes, oregano, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4
In a large skillet, cook cheese slices in remaining oil over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, 2 eggs, beaten, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Fried Mozzarella Cheese Appetizers falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Appetizers

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