Homemade Mozzarella Sticks!

ThatJodiGirl's Note:

Just like the ones you get in the restaurant.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 1 mins
• Prep Time: 3 hrs
• Cook Time: 1 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup corn flake crumbs
• ½ teaspoon fines herbes
• 2 beaten eggs
• shortening (for Deep Fat Frying) or cooking oil (for Deep Fat Frying)

Directions:

1. Cut the cheese into 2 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" sticks.
2. Combine crumbs and fines herbes.
3. Dip cheese sticks into eggs, then roll into crumb mixture, coating evenly.
4. Repeat step 3 again, double dipping and coating evenly.
5. Be sure cheese is completely coated.
6. Chill 2 to 4 hours to set the coating.
7. Heat oil to 375°.
8. Fry the cheese sticks a few at a time.
9. For 30 to 45 seconds or until golden brown.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Keep warm in 300° oven while frying remaining sticks.
12. Serve hot with Marinara sauce or Ranch dressing.