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Secret Recipe Club – Mozzarella Sticks

22.7.13 By Annie N 29 Comments

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

    22.7.13 at 9:33 am

    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

    Reply
  2. Debra Eliotseats says

    22.7.13 at 1:57 pm

    Great looking appetizer. Have a relaxing break.

    Reply
  3. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    22.7.13 at 2:55 pm

    These look really good. I love eating mozzarella sticks but I've never made them. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Erin says

    22.7.13 at 6:28 pm

    They look wonderful! Excellent SRC pick. My kids would love it if I made these.

    Reply
  5. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    22.7.13 at 7:12 pm

    LOVE these cheesy things! Great choice!

    Reply
  6. Chelsy Ethridge says

    22.7.13 at 7:20 pm

    mmmmmmm love this cheesy goodness going on! Great choice!

    Reply
  7. Karen - Cinnamon Freud says

    22.7.13 at 10:18 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. Veronica Gantley says

    22.7.13 at 11:39 pm

    Mozzarella sticks looks absolutely amazing. I love the colors… my daughter will go crazy over this one.

    Reply
  9. Deanna - Teaspoon of Spice says

    25.7.13 at 4:09 pm

    Oh my goodness, these look ooey, gooey and oh so good! Amazing photos!

    Reply
  10. keri says

    25.7.13 at 7:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. Annie Standing says

    25.7.13 at 7:40 pm

    So sorry, yes it is a typo! Thanks so much for pointing it out, will change it when I get home tonight!

    Reply
  12. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says

    26.7.13 at 8:04 am

    These mozzarella sticks look absolutely amazing! I've never made my own before and now I can't wait – pinning! I'd be thrilled if you'd come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-2/

    Reply
  13. Emily Dicks says

    26.7.13 at 10:38 am

    Oh my these look amazing! Visiting from GYB hop

    Reply
  14. TaMara Sloan says

    26.7.13 at 12:32 pm

    I love mozzarella sticks, so I definitely need to try these. I'd love for you to share these for Food on Friday at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama.

    Reply
  15. Joanne T Ferguson says

    27.7.13 at 4:40 am

    G'day! WHO does not love mozzarella sticks, true!
    Love the way you staged you photos too!; viewing as part of Foodie Friends Friday Party!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://www.facebook.com/whatsonthelist

    Reply
  16. Cathy Compeau says

    27.7.13 at 5:37 am

    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

    Reply
  17. April Tuell says

    28.7.13 at 12:14 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Karly Campbell says

    28.7.13 at 1:01 am

    Can't get over all of that cheesy goodness! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

    Reply
  19. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    28.7.13 at 1:20 am

    These look so delicious! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Monday Funday!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  20. Diane Balch says

    28.7.13 at 9:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  21. Miz Helen says

    29.7.13 at 12:02 am

    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

    Reply
  22. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    29.7.13 at 8:38 pm

    These look so delish! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Here is the link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-60.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  23. cquek says

    30.7.13 at 9:17 am

    A very satisfying and delicious sticks

    Reply
  24. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    31.7.13 at 6:10 pm

    There really is nothing like a fried mozzarella stick with marinara! Absolutely delicious! Great recipe and photos, Annie.

    Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    2.8.13 at 4:26 pm

    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.

    Reply
  26. Shana Norris says

    4.8.13 at 2:34 am

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

    Reply
  27. Gloria @ Simply Gloria says

    7.8.13 at 1:39 am

    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!

    Reply
  28. amy (fearless homemaker) says

    14.8.13 at 9:08 pm

    I loooove mozzarella sticks and these look awesome! Such a good, fun choice for the Secret Recipe Club – YUM!

    Reply
  29. Jocelyn says

    15.8.13 at 4:46 am

    Mmm, I just die over that gooey cheese!! Yum!

    Reply

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