Meatball Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

for 12 servings

1 lb (455 g) ground beef

1 lb (455 g) ground pork

½ onion, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 eggs

1 cup (115 g) bread crumbs

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried parsley

12 sticks string cheese

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

4 eggs, beaten

3 cups (345 g) bread crumbs

marinara sauce, to serve

Preparation

In a large bowl, add the beef, pork, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley, red pepper flakes. Mix together to combine.

Pick up 2 ounces (55 g) of meat, press into a flat patty on the palm of your hand.

Place a mozzarella stick into the center of the patty and wrap the meatball mixture around it to seal it inside. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.

Take the meatball-wrapped stick of cheese and dredge it in the flour, coat it in beaten egg, and then roll it in bread crumbs. Repeat with the rest.

Place a batch of the sticks into oil at 325°F (180°C), and cook until the outside is golden brown and the beef is cooked through, 5 minutes. Then remove the mozzarella sticks from the fryer and drain on a wire rack. Season with salt.

Serve the meatball mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.

Enjoy!