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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Fried Mozzarella Pockets

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slices soft italian sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup seasoned italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • sliced mushrooms, olives,minced sun-dried tomatoes,chopped pepperoni,etc.
  • chopped sage or parsley, for garnish
  • marinara sauce, for dipping

Recipe

  • 1 cut the mozzarella into 12 chunks; place each chunk on one half of a bread slice and fold the other half over the top.
  • 2 (add any other filling ingredients with the cheese, if desired.) press edges together to seal.
  • 3 in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  • 4 spread the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • 5 dip the cheese pockets into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back in the bowl.
  • 6 dredge in the breadcrumbs, tuning to coat evenly and completely.
  • 7 in a large, heavy frying pan, heat both oils over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • 8 working in batches, fry the pockets, turning once, until deep golden brown--about 4 minutes each side.
  • 9 drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sage.
  • 10 serve hot with marinara sauce in dipping cups.

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