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Cheez-It® Crusted Mozzarella Sticks

Cheese pull time! Savor the gooey goodness of mozzarella sticks coated in a crispy Cheez-It® crust, baked until perfectly melted and golden, and served with marinara dipping sauce.

Serves 16
Ready in 40 mins
Prep time 25 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
67 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 cups Cheez-It® Baked Snack Crackers
> 8 mozzarella string cheese
> 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
> 1 tsp garlic powder
> 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
> Freshly ground black pepper
> 2 large eggs
> Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
> Marinara sauce, for serving

Steps

1
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse Cheez-It® Crackers until they are finely ground, 20-30 pulses.
2
Mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a third shallow bowl, add pulsed crackers.
3
One stick at a time, dredge through flour mixture, tapping off any excess, then dredge through eggs, then finally toss in Cheez-It® crumbs, ensuring the stick is completely enclosed. Transfer to a sheet pan or plate.
4
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350F. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, gently lower sticks into hot oil using a spider. Let cook until Cheez-It® crumbs are lightly golden brown, 2 minutes. Remove with a spider and transfer to a paper-towel-lined sheet.

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