Pemberton Cookbook

Fried Cheese

An hors d'oeuvre served hot in tomato sauce.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 8 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup cracker or bread crumbs
• 14 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teasppon basil
• flour
• Peanut oil
• warmed Tomato Sauce

Directions:

Mix crumbs with oregano and basil.

Cut cheese into 1 inch cubes.

Toss in flour.

Dip in egg.

Roll in crumb and herb mixture.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Heat 1 inch of peanut oil in electric skillet to 375F.

Fry cheese cubes quickly (about 30 seconds).

Serve with toothpicks in warmed tomato sauce.

Preparation time: 45 minutes.

~Virginia Seasons, 1984
edited by Anne Pemberton, 2003

Page created June 4, 2003. Anne Pemberton. Edited Fri, June 6, 2003 . AP.