Stuffed Fried Whole Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

Mozzarella balls are stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, then breaded and fried - a great vegetarian appetizer on arugula salad or with bread.

Stuffed Fried Whole Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 19 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Stuffed Fried Whole Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) balls fresh mozzarella cheese

4 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

4 teaspoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

drained and chopped

2 eggs

1 cup panko bread crumbs

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

vegetable oil for frying

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Cut 1/3 off the top of each mozzarella ball. Scoop out some of the cheese with a teaspoon to make a hole in each ball. Stuff hole with 1 teaspoon basil and 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomatoes; cover with the top.

Step 2

Beat eggs using a fork in a shallow bowl. Pour panko bread crumbs salt and pepper into a second shallow bowl.

Step 3

Dip mozzarella balls into beaten eggs holding them with 2 forks so the top doesn't fall off. Dip in bread crumbs turning gently to coat.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large saucepan to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Test if oil is hot by dropping a few bread crumbs into the oil. If the oil fizzles it is hot enough. Drop mozzarella balls carefully into the hot oil and fry on both sides until nicely browned and crispy about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Fried Whole Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 494.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.6g 67%

Carbohydrates: 22.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat: 13.9g 70%

Cholesterol: 165.6mg 55%

Vitamin A Iu: 742.5IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 52%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 23.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 902.7mg 90%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 31.5mg 11%

Potassium: 166.3mg 5%

Sodium: 913.7mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 294.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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