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Fried mozzarella onion rings.
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Mozzarella Onion Rings

A mash-up of a fried mozzarella stick inside an onion ring!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword mozzarella, Onion, rings
Budget Frugal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 188kcal

Equipment

  • Large heavy bottomed pot

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions cut into ½" slices
  • 1 lb Fresh mozzarella cheese cut into ½ inch slices
  • ½ cup Flour
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Slice onion into rings about ½ inch wide. Slice fresh mozzarella cheese into long slices, ½" wide. Pair onion rings up so that slices of cheese and fit tightly between the slices.
  • Push the cheese between the onion rings, filling in the gap completely.
  • Dredge the onion cheese rings with flour and place in freezer for at least 45 minutes, overnight is best.
  • Dip the frozen rings into the beaten egg, then coat completely with breadcrumbs. Fry in peanut or canola oil until lightly golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a side of marinara sauce.

Notes

Nutritional information does not include the oil used to fry the onion rings.

Nutrition

Serving: 2rings | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg