Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Cooking with Kids: Making Fried Mozzarella in Olive Oil

Cooking with kids can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Not only does it teach children valuable life skills, but it also allows them to be creative and express themselves in the kitchen. Today, we're going to show you how to make a delicious and easy recipe for fried mozzarella in olive oil that kids of all ages can help with.

The first step in making this recipe is to gather all of the ingredients. This includes 8 oz of mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Once you have all of the ingredients, it's time to get started on the recipe. Begin by slicing the mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices. Then, set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper.

Now it's time for the fun part – let the kids help with the breading process! Have them dip each slice of mozzarella in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat well.

Next, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, have the kids carefully add the breaded mozzarella slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mozzarella from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Finally, it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Serve the fried mozzarella warm and enjoy with your family. Cooking with kids is a great way to bond and make memories, so don't be afraid to get them involved in the kitchen. Give this recipe a try and see how much fun you can have cooking together!


Fried Mozzarella in Olive Oil

Ingredients

  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Frying Instructions

  1. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
  2. In the breadcrumb mixture, add the Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Dip each slice of mozzarella in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat well.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded mozzarella slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  6. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mozzarella from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  7. Serve the fried mozzarella warm and enjoy!

Baking Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
  3. In the breadcrumb mixture, add the Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Dip each slice of mozzarella in the flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat well.
  5. Place the breaded mozzarella slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the mozzarella slices.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove from oven and let it cool for few minutes before serving.

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