Fried Mozzarella

Recipe courtesy of apr2bride

1 egg, beaten (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)

1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

2 tbsp all purpose flour

8 oz whole milk, low moisture mozzarella ball

Extra light olive oil

1 cup marinara sauce

Fresh basil to garnish

Add egg to a wide, flat bowl and mix the breadcrumbs and flour in a second wide bowl.  Slice the mozzarella ball into 8 equal slices about 1/4 in thick. Dip each slice into the egg and then dredge thru the breadcrumbs and coat evenly.

Pour olive oil (1/4 in deep) into a skillet.  Heat over medium heat.  Add slices to oil and cook 30-60 seconds per side, or until golden brown.

Serve with marinara and fresh basil

Yields 4 servings (2 slices and 1/4 cup marinara per serving).