Mozzarella Wedges Recipes

FRIED MOZZARELLA WEDGES W/ HOMEMADE MARINARA

Steps:

• Saute onions in saucepan (do not brown).
• Add liquid drained from diced tomatoes.
• Add basil, Italian seasoning, sugar & red pepper. Simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
• Remove from heat & set aside.
• Cut cheese into thick slices & cut diagonally triangles.
• Beat egg whites with water & set aside.
• Mix bread crumbs, garlic salt, & Italian seasonings; set aside.
• Blend flour with corn starch; set aside.
• Heat oil for deep frying to 360 degrees.
• Dip cheese in flour, then in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Place in hot oil & fry a few seconds until golden.
• Remove from oil and drain.
• Add all tomatoes to saucepan & cook 1-2 minutes or until heated.
• Pour marinara into dipping bowl & top with parmesan.

EXTRA CHEESY CRESCENT MOZZARELLA WEDGES

Steps:

• Separate crescent dough into eight triangles; place on a greased 12 inch round pizza pan with points toward the center.
• Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan making sure to seal the perforations.
• Brush with butter; sprinkle with garlic powder and cheese.
• Bake at 375 degree oven for 15-17 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is lightly browned.
• Cut into wedges and serve warm.