Olive Garden's® Fried Mozzarella (copycat)
1 lb. block of mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil, for frying
Slice the block of cheese lengthwise into about 1/2" sections. Cut
each section in half. Beat the eggs with water and set aside. Mix the
bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside. Blend the
flour with corn starch and set aside. Dip cheese in flour then in egg
wash and then coat with bread crumbs. Place carefully in 350F oil and
fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so
you need to watch them closely. Drain on brown paper bags.
NOTES: Serve with your favorite warmed pasta sauce for dipping.