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Secret Recipe Club – Mozzarella Sticks

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Oozing Mozzarella Sticks

Woah, I can’t believe it’s time for Secret Recipe Club again! I know I say it every month, but I guess the fact that I post on the third Monday of the month really highlights the fact that another month is almost gone! It is almost AUGUST, how the heck did that happen?

I only have 2 months until I’m back at Uni :((((((( Dreading it, but that’s a whole other topic for another day.

This month I was assigned Brittany’s blog We Heart Vegan. I have to admit this has been my most challenging Secret Recipe post! I’m not vegan, but I really enjoyed looking through Brittany’s blog and finding vegan alternatives to food I love.

Oozing Mozzarella Sticks
It was really eye opening! There was Cheesy Lasagna, Apple Cider and Cinnamon Donuts and Potato Patties. Lots of things I need to try!
After reading through the blog, I finally decided on these Mozzarella Sticks. 
 
Oozing Mozzarella Sticks

I’m not a massive fan of mozzarella, but my other half loves it so I decided to make these mozzarella sticks for him primarily. However, I tried one and, fresh and oozing out of the pan, they were delicious!!!
Oozing Mozzarella Sticks
I may be a mozzarella convert! They were super easy to make and from prep to plate, it only took about 20 minutes. We will definitely be having these again!
Oozing Mozzarella Sticks
Quick note on the next few weeks: Since the weather is so glorious here (finally) I’m going to be taking a couple of weeks off to have a Summer break. Rest assured that although I’m taking a break from blogging, I’m not taking a break from baking and there’s still loads of new recipes coming out of my kitchen!! I baked a strawberry and vanilla pound cake just yesterday!
I’m also taking this time to write a lot of my own recipes in the hope of having enough for a cookbook sometime in the near future. I’ve written 38 so far and am busy testing them out and making variations. I just love the feeling when you’ve not only made something, but written the recipe yourself and it’s turned out perfectly!
Oozing Mozzarella Sticks
I hope you all have a lovely couple of weeks, I’m going to relax, bake, read and write recipes and I’ll be back and refreshed with a new recipe soon! Happy Summer everyone!
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Oozing Mozzarella Sticks

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 10 oz block of hard mozzarella cheese
  • Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 - 1 cup cold water
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal/semonlina
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Marinara sauce/salsa for dipping

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl place the flour, garlic powder, salt and cornmeal. Add 1/2 cup of water, mix and then add more water if required. I needed closer to 1 cup. Mix until the batter resembles a pancake batter.
  2. Place the breadcrumbs, salt, parsley, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder into a wide, shallow bowl and toss together.
  3. Cut the cheese into 12 sticks, ours were about 1 inch by 1/2 inch.
  4. Heat up 3-4 inches of oil in a medium sized saucepan, on a medium heat.
  5. Place the mozzarella sticks into the wet batter and cover, then place the sticks into the breadcrumb mix and toss around until completely covered in breadcrumbs. Place on a tray until the oil has heated.
  6. The oil should bubble a bit, but not smoke. If it smokes, it's too hot!! We stuck a candy thermometer in and fried at 160C. Fry 3 sticks at a time, for about 45 seconds - 1 minute until golden brown.
  7. Place cooked mozzarella sticks onto a plate covered with kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.
  8. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or salsa.

Recipe Notes

Recipe from We Heart Vegan - http://weheartvegan.com/2013/01/02/vegan-mozzarella-sticks/

Enjoy 🙂

 

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Comments

  1. India leigh says

    Hi Annie,
    I was your other blogging pal this month! I made your cherry scones. These mozzarella sticks look tantalising. I'm vegan too, so I'm going to try these with Mozzarisella (vegan mozzarella). Good luck with the recipe creations!
    India @aveganobsession

  7. Karen - Cinnamon Freud says

    I have not had mozzarella sticks since I was a teenager- and back then I used to order them at every restaurant possible and buy the frozen ones from the grocery store. I have missed my melted, fried cheese- definitely will be trying this homemade recipe for them!

  10. keri says

    These look great, but I think there must be a typo in your directions. You say to place the breadcrumbs with the wet dip, and then again with the dry dip. Did you mean to put the cornmeal with the wet ingredients (since you have it listed in the ingredients list but never use it in your directions)? maybe this was obvious to everyone else, but I don't cook often so I mixed the breadcrumbs in with my flour and then got really confused. 🙂 Thanks for the clarification!

  16. Cathy Compeau says

    I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven't already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
    I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Cathy

  17. April Tuell says

    I love mozzarella sticks. Whats not to love about hot, melty cheese? 🙂

    Thanks so much for sharing this at "The Saturday Spotlight party", as well as being a fantastic member of the SRC club!
    Have a great weekend!
    April

  20. Diane Balch says

    Cornmeal sounds like it would make a great crispness for these sticks. Love your seasoning thank you so much for sharing this with us on foodie friday.

  21. Miz Helen says

    Hi Annie,
    Your Mozzarella Sticks look wonderful, I would take that for my dinner right now. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week.
    Miz Helen

  25. [email protected] says

    Hi Annie! Thanks for linking up at our blog hop this week and I'm now following you on FB… I've been trying to get in the SRC for a long time – it looks like so much fun!! Can you get me in *wink! Have a great weekend.

  26. Shana Norris says

    Well, I AM a fan of mozzarella sticks, and there is no way I can resist this recipe with those lovely photos. *Pinning now.*

  27. Gloria @ Simply Gloria says

    Oh my, Annie! I can just imagine how they taste…and I need to make these asap! I love how you used Panko…my favorite. So, I always have them in the cupboard. Perfect! Pinning!

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