Here is a recipe from a fellow blogger’s site My Prairie Window and originally from Ree Drummond’s latest cookbook The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Keira from My Prairie Window has been of great help and support along my journey into food blogging. We have started at the exact same time and have really tried to help each other out. This recipe is a very easy, super tasty side dish, appetizer or snack. I did my own twist with a lovely tomato dipping sauce and gave it a little BAM with some Emeril’s seasoning in the flour. I know you will enjoy this one!!
16 string cheese sticks
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. Emeril’s Essence
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Canola oil for frying
Dipping sauce
19 oz. can tomato sauce
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper or to taste
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
Emeril’s Essence
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Mix all ingredients together for Emeril’s spice. You will think of a million things to put it into.
Unwrap cheese sticks and cut them in half. Using three bowls for dipping, place the flour and Emeril’s Essence in the first bowl. Beat the eggs with the milk in the second bowl and then in the third bowl add the panko crumbs, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Now start to dip the cheese sticks. First in the flour, then egg and finally panko. Place them on a cookie sheet and freeze for 20-30 min. I think I may keep some of these in the freezer. Great appetizer for kids and adults alike. Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a small sauce pan and add the garlic and saute for 1 min. Add the tomato sauce, red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 15 min. Heat a few inches of the canola oil in a wok or large deep frying pan. Place sticks in the oil and fry to golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry them in batches. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve with the tomato sauce immediately. We all loved this one. Thanks Keira!!
Adapted from The Pioneer Woman Cooks
Emeril’s Essence by Emeril Lagasse
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This has been entered into Michelle’s Tasty Creations Creative Thursday Link Party
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My heavens, I want this! NOW!
They look amazing! Need to make them again, like today!!!
Stringy cheeeeeeese! Yes pleeeeease!
I love these Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. They are a favorite of my kids. I can’t wait to make them. Thanks for a great post:)
I don’t think I could trust myself with an entire plate of these!
WOW – I have made something like this before but never before have mine turned out this awesome looking. Thanks for sharing
This is something i often eat as a kid. you got me reminiscing!
Congrats on making Tastespotting again!
That photo can be dangerous, melting cheese is one of the best things of life
It’s a winner! Crispy on the outside and oozy from the inside… My family will be so exciting with this dish
Oh wow, these look divine! x
Made to perfection and the sticks looks so tempting, what more with the sauce. I can imagine the wonderful taste and more of these sticks for me as I don’t think one stick will be enough for me.
I would be so all over that right now. I’m starving and its too early for lunch but I want to eat that anyway.
These look sooo good!!!!
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Tara,
This looks super yummy. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day
Michelle
Thank you everyone, I have to make these again. Well I have but maybe again and again!!
Oh my goodness, those are some insanely good moz sticks. Love!
Thank you, they are very good!!
Do you fill the pan with enough to oil to completely coat the sticks, top and bottom? Or just enough to coat the bottom of the pan?
Yes, you need a few inches of oil so that they are deep fried.
Oh my goodness… They are so delicious!!!
I am so glad you liked them!!
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OMG I am so gonna make this for my party!!
They are great for a party as you can make them ahead of time and have them ready in the freezer. Just a quick dunk in the hot oil and they are ready to go!!
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These mozza sticks look amazing!!
Thanks Kate, they are pretty yummy!
I was wondering if you could bake these?
Hmmmm, not sure. You could try a few and if it isn’t working go back to that nasty deep fry method.
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Just made these mozzarella sticks for the twins birthday dinner tonight/pizza night. I had to use a extra egg to dip twice the panko didn’t stick with the first dunk…….they sucked up all the juice and I had to add more panko to finish it off. They look amazing the final test will be soon. Just wanted to say that I think the emeril spices added the right touch. Thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. We have made these many times and they have always been a hit!!!
they were a big hit with everyone even my pickey husband…..will make them again and again
Now you are making me want them again. Mmmmm!! Thanks Janice!!
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I have a major weakness for mozzarella sticks and these look fantastic!
Thanks so much for coming over Maris!!
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these look so good. i love mozzarella sticks and must admit that i’ve never thought to make them at home by scratch! must make soon!
They could be made ahead of time too and just kept in the freezer. Ready when you are!!