Fried Mozzarella-Stuffed Zucchini
When food is fried and has tons of cheese, you know it's going to be good.
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese cut into 4 logs
- 1/2 cup flour all-purpose
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
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Cut the ends off the zucchini, and cut each in half crosswise. With an apple corer, remove the center of each zucchini piece, and stuff them with 1 mozzarella log. Cut the stuffed zucchini crosswise again into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.
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Place flour in a shallow dish, eggs in a second shallow dish, and breadcrumbs in a third. Dredge each stuffed zucchini round in flour, dip them in the egg, (make sure to shake off excess) and then dip them in the breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
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Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high. Fry the coated zucchini rounds 3 at a time, occasionally turning them with a fork, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the fried zucchini rounds to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with marinara sauce.
