Italian Style Fried Cheese

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 8

This is a tried and true recipe and one that takes a little effort but well worth it. When I make this I always triple the recipe and there are never any left. Enjoy

Ingredients:

1 pound of mozzarella cheese cut in rectangles

2 eggs well beaten

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic crushed

28 ounce can crushed italian tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed oregano

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried basil

Directions:

1. In three separate bowls put eggs, flour and seasoned dry bread crumbs.
2. Dip cheese in egg then flour then egg then crumbs.
3. Place on wax paper then refrigerate 1 hour.
4. Fry cheese in olive oil turning once then drain and serve with sauce.
5. To make sauce heat 1 tablespoon olive oil then brown garlic and remove.
6. Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings then simmer 45 minutes uncovered.

By RecipeOfHealth.com