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Fried Mozzarella like The Olive Garden's®

Serves : 8
Prep. Time : 0:30

1 Lb. block of mozzarella cheese
2 eggs - beaten
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
vegetable oil - for frying

-Slice the block of cheese lengthwise into about 1/2" sections. Cut each section in half.
-Beat the eggs with water and set aside.
-Mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside.
-Blend the flour with corn starch and set aside.
-Dip cheese in flour then in egg wash and then coat with bread crumbs.
-Place carefully in 350 degree oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely.
-Drain on brown paper bags.

NOTES : Serve with your favorite warmed pasta sauce for dipping.