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Delicious Mozzarella Poppers Recipe with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Delicious Mozzarella Poppers Recipe with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Enjoy these Delicious Mozzarella Poppers with Homemade Marinara Sauce, balancing crispy and cheesy in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 poppers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 136
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese
  • 12 count Mozzarella string cheese Cut in half if desired.
Breading
  • 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs For coating.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning For flavor in breadcrumbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley Chopped, for seasoning.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For coating.
  • 1 cup Milk For dipping.
  • Oil For frying.
Sauce
  • Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set up a breading station with flour, milk, and Panko bread crumbs seasoned with Italian seasoning and parsley.
  2. Dip the mozzarella cheese in flour, then in milk, and finally coat with the Panko mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the coated cheese until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 1g

Notes

Adjust seasonings and try different coatings for a unique twist on this classic dish.

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