August 29, 2011

Tuesdays At The Table - Mozzarella Sticks

Hey gang!!!  Did all my East Coast girls make it through Irene?  We got hour upon hour of whipping wind and rain.  There's a tree down in the back yard...but despite some flickering, the electricity never really went off on me.  I'm really lucky.  I hope you all faired as well as I did.  A big "thank you" to all my loves that checked in on me via Twitter and email.  :-)

I'm a sucker for mozzarella sticks.  I don't have them often (hello, calories!!), and the last time I tried to make them at home, I ended up with a pool of mozzarella in a pan.  Luckily, I stumbled across a breading cheat on Taste of Home.  Soooo yummy!


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Mozzarella Sticks

12 pieces string cheese
12 egg roll wrappers
Oil for frying
Marinara sauce


Place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner of one egg roll wrapper (keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use). Fold bottom corner over cheese. Roll up halfway; fold sides toward center over cheese. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and cheese.

In an electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. (NOTE: I don't use a thermometer.  I heat the pan on medium high for a few minutes and then test with a drop of water to make sure that the oil is hot.)

Fry sticks, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara sauce.
 
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Posted by Cole at 9:18 PM
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23 comments:

  1. Amanda @ Traditional FoodsAugust 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

    I posted about sweet peppers, a flavorful alternative to the common bell. Check out how to choose them, use them, and their nutrient content.

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  2. Miz HelenAugust 29, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Hi Cole,
    Glad you made it through the storm ok, I was thinking about you. Thanks for hosting and have a great week!
    Miz Helen

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  3. MelissaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Thanks for hosting such a fun party!

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  4. GeorgiaAugust 29, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love mozzerella sticks! awesome post!

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  5. Adrienne @ Whole New MomAugust 29, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks for hosting.

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  6. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    I am always excited about ooey gooey cheesy goodness! Thanks for hosting once more!

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  7. Emily @ Recipes to NourishAugust 30, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I shared a Chocolate Vanilla Marble Fudge recipe (w/ dairy-free option) and a Summer Sangria recipe made w/ fresh watermelon juice and a bunch of summer fruit. Thanks again. So happy to hear you are safe.

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  8. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary JourneyAugust 30, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Yummy, we love Mozza sticks with Marinara sauce at my house.

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  9. Rene @Budget Saving MomAugust 30, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Those look great! Thanks for hosting this party!

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  10. Morsels of Life | CJ HuangAugust 30, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks for hosting - mozzarella sticks are fun!

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  11. LisaAugust 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Always so many yummy recipes to try...

    ~Lisa

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  12. Amanda @ Traditional FoodsAugust 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    I posted about freezing green peppers, with two methods depending on the size of your crop.

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  13. jessicaAugust 30, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    So glad you're ok!!

    I could totally go for some mozzarella sticks right now - too bad I don't ever cook. lol!

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  14. Stacy Makes CentsAugust 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks for hosting. :-) I always love Taste of Home magazine day!

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  15. ethanAugust 30, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    thanks for hosting - i left a tasty eggplant pasta link

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  16. France@beyondthepeelAugust 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks for hosting. What a neat trick with the papers to keep the cheese together.

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  17. Lea H @ Nourishing TreasuresAugust 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I shared Lea's No-Carb Parmesan Fried Fish, and Make Your Own Pizza Dough.

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  18. MMAugust 31, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Mozzarella sticks are my husband's favorite.

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  19. Signing OutAugust 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love these!! Thanks for sharing and for hosting today.

    We weathered the storm fine here in Massachusetts. A few downed branches and loss of power during the storm. Everything is back to normal now.

    Jane
    frugalfineliving.com
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  20. Air PurifierAugust 31, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I love mozzarella sticks! I've never tried making my own... so excited to see how they come out!

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  21. Veggie V! @Veggie V's Vegan AdventureAugust 31, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I just found your blog and posted Dessert O'Rama. Tons of awesome vegan dessert ideas, including a vegan candy treat that tastes just like Turtles candies. Yum!!

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  22. kyleenAugust 31, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful blog! I posted Black and White Cheesecake Squares, which I made for my friend's sixteenth birthday.

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  23. Tools for KitchensSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Hi, Cole. Glad you made it through the hurricane safely!

    I am sharing my recipe for chicken meatballs this week. Thank you for hosting.

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