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Fried Cheese with Italian Sauce

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Homestyle Cooking"






List of Ingredients



• 2 (8-ounce) packages part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
  
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
• 1/2 tsp sugar
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
  
• Vegetable oil
  






Instructions



1. Dip cheese in beaten egg. Dredge in flour. Dip coated cheese in beaten egg again; dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly so that crumbs adhere. Place cheese on a wax paper-lined baking sheet, and freeze at least 1 hour.
   
   
2. Cook garlic in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm.
   
   
3. Pour oil to a depth of 1-1/2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375° F. Fry cheese until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with tomato sauce.
   
   Makes 20 appetizers.