Giada De Laurentiis Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Name: Giada De Laurentiis Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 1/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 (16 ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks; 4 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; Marinara Sauce; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 small onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 dried bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 (16 ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 (32 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

1
Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend.
2
Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl.
3
Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet.
4
Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time.
5
Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
6
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
7
Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
8
Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.
9
Marinara Sauce:
10
In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame.
11
Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
12
Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
13
Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
14
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using).

1745

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 1/3 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 (16 ounce) blocks pasteurized mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 by 1/2-inch sticks, and more.

Yes, Giada De Laurentiis Mozzarella Sticks falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Giada De Laurentiis Mozzarella Sticks

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Variations & substitutions

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