Cheese Recipe 8: Fried Mozzarella Bites Appetizer

This recipe serves about 4-6 people


Ingredients:

1 cup finely crumbled bread crumbs. Italian flavored can also be used.


3 beaten eggs, medium to large


1 pound small mozzarella balls drained and patted dry.


5 cups oil for frying, vegetable or canola.

Method:

In a heavy sauce pan heat oil to about 360 degrees. If no deep fat thermometer is available, oil should sizzle when bread crumbs are tossed in, but they shouldn't burn up immediately. While oil is heating take mozzarella balls and dip in the beaten eggs, then bread crumbs and repeat. Transfer these ready to fry balls to wax paper or a greased baking sheet. Use a slotted spoon to dip small batches (less than ten) into the oil. Turn a few times, fry till golden brown, about thirty seconds. Transfer to paper towel to drain and salt. Make sure oil is back to hot in between batches.

Alternative Cheeses:

Provolone, Swiss