Description
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with these Crispy Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce & Creamy Dip. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or any social gathering, these cheesy delights feature gooey mozzarella encased in a crunchy, golden-brown breading. Paired with rich marinara sauce and a smooth creamy dip, these mozzarella sticks are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite spices and dips, this recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover looking for a tasty snack that satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/4 cup milk
- Oil for frying
- Marinara sauce (for dipping)
- Creamy dip ingredients: mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, lemon juice, garlic
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, combine beaten eggs and milk.
- Dip each mozzarella cube into the egg mixture and then coat it with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the coated cubes for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the creamy dip, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce and creamy dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 mozzarella sticks (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg