Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Ham and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, a perfect blend of savory ham and gooey mozzarella enveloped in a crispy coating. Ideal for any gathering, these cheesy bites are quick to prepare and sure to impress. Whether it’s movie night or game day, serve them hot with marinara sauce for an unforgettable snack experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of ham.
- Dredge each ham-wrapped cheese stick in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat generously in breadcrumbs.
- Heat about an inch of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the cheese sticks until golden brown on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese stick (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix herbs like oregano into the breadcrumbs. To make gluten-free, substitute regular breadcrumbs with crushed rice cereal or almond flour. - Baking option: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.