Pepperoni Mozzarella Sticks
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Sugardale Sandwich Pepperoni
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup corn meal
- oil for frying
- pizza sauce for dipping
Directions
- Unwrap the cheese sticks and begin wrapping the sandwich pepperoni around each one; Place on a foil lined cookie sheet with the edge of the pepperoni down to secure it in place. Cover and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
- In on small bowl combine the flour and corn starch; In a second small whisk the egg, and in a third small bowl combine the Bread crumbs and corn meal.
- Dip each cheese stick into the flour mixture, completely coating. Then, transfer to the egg and completely coat the cheese stick. Finally place the cheese stick into the breadcrumbs, pressing firmly on each side to ensure complete coverage.
- Repeat with each cheese stick and return the tray to the freezer while the oil preheats to 350 degrees.
- Carefully place 4 cheese sticks in the hot oil at a time and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Place the sticks on a paper towel and repeat with the rest.
- Serve warm with pizza sauce.