Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound low moisture mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Canola oil spray
- Favorite marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron to medium heat
- Slice the mozzarella about 1/2 inch thick
- Prep your three low bowls
- First bowl mix flour and paprika
- Second bowl lightly beat eggs
- Third bowl mix bread crumbs and dried basil
- Dip the mozzarella in that order the flour, then egg, then bread crumbs
- Spray waffle iron with canola oil spray
- Lay into the waffle iron as many mozzarella slices that fit without over crowding
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown
- Important note: do not check mozzarella for the first 60 seconds
- Gently lift with metal tongs and use metal spatula to transfer to flat surface.
- Serve warm with favorite marinara sauce
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: Appetizer