Homemade Mozzarella Sticks!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup cornflake crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon fines herbes
• 2 beaten eggs
• shortening or cooking oil (for Deep Fat Frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the cheese into 2 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" sticks.

2. 2

   Combine crumbs and fines herbes.

3. 3

   Dip cheese sticks into eggs, then roll into crumb mixture, coating evenly.

4. 4

   Repeat step 3 again, double dipping and coating evenly.

5. 5

   Be sure cheese is completely coated.

6. 6

   Chill 2 to 4 hours to set the coating.

7. 7

   Heat oil to 375°.

8. 8

   Fry the cheese sticks a few at a time.

9. 9

   For 30 to 45 seconds or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Keep warm in 300° oven while frying remaining sticks.

12. 12

    Serve hot with Marinara sauce or Ranch dressing.