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Blackstone Fried Mozzarella with Homemade Marinara Recipe

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Blackstone Fried Mozzarella features crispy, golden breaded mozzarella slices cooked to perfection on a Blackstone griddle and served with a savory homemade tomato marinara sauce. This appetizer combines the gooey richness of fresh mozzarella with a crunchy panko coating, balanced by a flavorful garlic-infused tomato dip for an irresistible snack or starter.

Ingredients

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Mozzarella and Coating

  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)

Marinara Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Coating: Mix together the flour and garlic powder in a shallow dish to create the dry base for breading.
  2. Prepare Egg Wash: In a separate dish, whisk together the beaten egg and milk until well blended to form the wet coating.
  3. Set Breadcrumbs: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish, ready for the final breading step.
  4. Bread Mozzarella: Dip each mozzarella slice first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then immerse it in the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Freeze Breaded Mozzarella: Arrange the breaded mozzarella slices on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer to chill and firm up, which helps maintain shape during cooking.
  6. Make Marinara Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add Tomato Puree: Pour in the tomato puree and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  8. Season Sauce: Stir in salt, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently while preparing the mozzarella.
  9. Preheat Blackstone Griddle: Set your Blackstone griddle to medium heat, allowing it to come to a steady medium temperature for frying.
  10. Oil the Griddle: Generously oil the griddle surface with olive oil, ensuring enough coverage for frying but preventing excessive runoff into the grease trap.
  11. Cook Mozzarella: Remove mozzarella from freezer and place slices carefully on the oiled griddle. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, then add a little more oil, and flip to brown the other side. The mozzarella should be melted inside and crispy outside.
  12. Serve: Remove the fried mozzarella promptly from the griddle to avoid overcooking. Serve immediately with the warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Freezing the breaded mozzarella before frying is crucial to prevent cheese from melting too quickly and losing shape on the griddle.
  • Use fresh mozzarella slices about 1/2-inch thick for best texture and melting.
  • Maintain medium heat on the griddle to achieve a crispy crust without burning the breadcrumbs.
  • If you lack a Blackstone griddle, a large cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on medium heat can be substituted.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes in the marinara to your preferred level of heat.

Keywords: fried mozzarella, Blackstone griddle, appetizer, panko, marinara sauce, crispy cheese, Italian snack

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