Breaded Mozzarella Slices With Homemade Marinara Recipes

MARINARA-MOZZARELLA DIP

Steps:

• Pour marinara into a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low about 2 hours, until hot. Stir in mozzarella and basil. Cook until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes longer. If desired, top with crushed red pepper flakes and additional basil. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Stir the bread crumbs, 1 cup of Parmesan and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Dip the cheese in the eggs to coat completely and allow the excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Coat the cheese in the bread crumb mixture, patting to adhere and coat completely. Place the cheese sticks on a baking sheet. Repeat dipping the cheese sticks in the egg and bread crumb mixture to coat a second time. Cover and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours and up to 2 days.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the cheese until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the fried cheese to plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and serve with the Marinara Sauce.
• In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

TOASTED GARLIC-MOZZARELLA BREAD SLICES

Steps:

• Slice the bread into about 1 to 1-1/2-inch thick slices using a serrated knife.
• In a small bowl mix together 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soft butter (10 tablespoons) with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and salt until well combined.
• Add in black pepper to taste.
• Spread the mixture over the bread slices.
• Place the slices onto a baking sheet.
• Broil for about 4 minutes or until slightly brown (watch closely these will brown quickly!).
• Remove then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese onto each slice, return to broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned.
• Serve immediately.

TOASTED GARLIC-MOZZARELLA BREAD SLICES

Steps:

• Set oven heat to broil.
• Cut the breat into about 1-1/2 inch slices.
• In a small bowl combine soft butter with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper until well combined.
• Place each slice of bread onto a large baking sheet.
• Spread the butter mixture on top of each slice.
• Broil for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned (keep an close eye on the slices, they brown quickly!).
• Remove from broiler and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of each slice.
• Return to broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned and melted.
• Serve immediately.

HEALTHY MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Beat egg in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate small bowl. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a another separate bowl.
• Gently press each cheese stick into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a baking sheet while breading the rest; do not stack. Coat each cheese stick with olive oil; cover baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 4 minutes.

PULL-APART BREAD WITH PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cut 5 deep vertical slices into the rolls, making sure to leave the roll connected.
• Fold pepperoni in half and stuff each pepperoni into the vertical slices. Slice each piece of mozzarella cheese in half, and stuff into the vertical slices. Drizzle rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs and garlic.
• Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella has melted, about 12 minutes.

CHEESY BREAD WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Halve the loaf lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving it attached on one side. Open it, lay it flat and brush the insides with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Tuck in the mozzarella, then sprinkle with salt and ¼ teaspoon oregano. Close, then wrap tightly with foil. Place on a sheet pan, and bake for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon oregano and red-pepper flakes over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the marinara sauce and adjust the heat to bring it to a gentle boil, then stir in the sherry vinegar, if using. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the bread is ready, about 15 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the sauce to a bowl or serve from the pan, and top with grated Parmesan. Slice the bread, or let everyone pull the pieces apart themselves. Keep wrapped until ready to eat.