Fried Buffalo Mozzarella

Fried Buffalo Mozzarella

This is a great recipe to serve with a tomato sauce.  It is not only a great meal starter but a crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients:

1 4-ounce buffalo mozzarella ball

1 cup flour

2 eggs, whisked

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 oz. olive oil

1/2 cup marinara sauce

1/2 cup roasted, julienned red and green peppers

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Directions:

Dry mozzarella, and slice in half.  Place flour, eggs, and panko bread crumbs in three shallow dishes.  Dredge each half in flour, then in eggs, then breadcrumbs and set aside.

Warm oil over medium heat.  Panfry mozzarella until soft and golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.  Serve with marinara sauce and roasted peppers.