Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

2 (16 oz) blocks mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups Italian style dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 eggs
1 cup canola or vegetable oil



Cut the mozzarella into 4 x 1/2 inch sticks.


In a pie dish or other shallow baking dish, stir together the breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt.


In a separate pie dish, add the eggs and beat well.


Line a baking sheet with foil.


Dip the mozzarella sticks into the beaten eggs, then roll around in the breadcrumb coating.  Place on prepared baking sheet.  Repeat with all mozzarella sticks.


Repeat the process again and place back on baking sheet.  Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 2 hours up to 2 days.  


When ready to eat, heat the canola or vegetable oil over medium heat.  Shallow fry on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute each side.  If the cheese begins to ooze out before coating is brown, remove pan from heat and decrease to medium low.  Remove to paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.  


Arrange on serving platter and serve with your favorite dipping sauces...marinara, wing sauce, buttermilk garlic dressing.