Fried Mozzarella Cheese Balls

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Muir glen pizza sauce, organic

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Gold medal all-purpose flour, unbleached

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Vegetable oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 cups Progresso italian-style bread crumbs

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Gold Medal™ unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce, to serve

Directions

• 1 Cut mozzarella cheese into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
• 2 Place three shallow bowls beside each other, filling the first with flour, the second with the eggs and milk and the third with the breadcrumbs.
• 3 Roll each cheese cube in the flour, tapping off excess flour, then dip in egg mixture, then roll in breadcrumbs and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining cheese cubes until all are coated.
• 4 In a large skillet or saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to gauge temperature). Set a large plate topped with a few paper towels off to the side.
• 5 Using a slotted spoon, lower a few cheese cubes at a time into the oil, making sure they stay separated while frying. Remove from oil using spoon after 1 minute or when the cubes are a golden brown and place on paper towels to drain. Let oil return to 350°F before making the next batch. Repeat until all cheese cubes are fried.
• 6 Heat pizza sauce in the microwave or on the stove top until warm; serve with warm, fried cheese balls.

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