Fried Mozzarella Appetizer

We love fresh mozzarella, dripping with milk, but this recipe is best served with a packaged mozzarella that isn't so liquid.

• 3 (16 ounce) pkgs. of mozzarella
• 2 eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 jars roasted peppers
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

METHOD

Slice mozzarella into slices (approximately 15 per pkg.)

Dip mozzarella in egg mixture and then into bread crumbs just like you would to chicken cutlets. Do all pieces of cheese before starting to fry, it makes it easier.

Heat oil in large fry pan. Place cheese slices in fry pan, do not over crowd. Let brown on both sides watching carefully not to melt cheese all over the place.

When done set aside on serving platter.

In medium sauce pan heat olive oil, roasted peppers, garlic powder, salt, pepper, water, red wine vinegar and cayenne pepper. When warmed pour mixture into blender and pulse until creamy.

The sauce can be poured into small ramekins so all your guests have their own sauce and are not dipping into the same dish.

Serves: 4

Contributor: Junior Trimmer

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