FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE APPETIZERS

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A crisp coating holds marvelous melted cheese, which tastes terrific when dipped into a homemade tomato sauce.-Jay Davis, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen appetizers (2-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 can (28 ounces) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into twenty-four 1/4-in. slices. Place the eggs, flour and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip cheese slices in eggs, then coat with flour. Dip cheese again in eggs and coat with crumbs. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 1 minute; add the tomatoes, oregano, sugar, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes or until slightly thickened., In a large skillet, cook cheese slices in remaining oil over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ssempuuma Joseph
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


Hunees Khan
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the texture. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella che


Carmelya bautun
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


Atif Altaf
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit bland. I think I would add some herbs or spices next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the flavor. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella cheese if


yaseen jadoon
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


andualem chane
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the texture. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella che


Kendal hunt
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


Josephine Shirima
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit bland. I think I would add some herbs or spices next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the flavor. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella cheese if


umerii khan
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


noel carlia
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the texture. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella che


Glenn Guildea
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, including marinara sauce, pesto, and balsamic glaze. E


Suman Tamang
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were a bit bland. I think I would add some herbs or spices next time. I also used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a difference in the flavor. I would recommend using fresh mozzarella cheese if


William james Tillman
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I made these mozzarella cheese appetizers for a party, and they were a huge success. They were easy to make, and they were so delicious. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of di


Shyam Ram
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These mozzarella cheese appetizers were easy to make and very tasty. I used pre-shredded mozzarella cheese, and they still turned out great. I served them with marinara sauce, and they were a big hit with my family.


MD saif Khan
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This was an excellent recipe! The mozzarella cheese appetizers turned out perfectly, and they were a hit with my guests. I used fresh mozzarella cheese, and I think that made a big difference in the flavor. I also used a variety of dipping sauces, in


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