Effortless Double-dipped Cubes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mozzarella Cubes
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60 g panko breadcrumbs
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Vegetable or canola oil, about 480–720 ml, for frying
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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60 ml whole milk
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450 g mozzarella cheese, chopped into 2.5 cm squares
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120 g all-purpose flour
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0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Creamy Dip
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Freshly ground black pepper, as you like
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely
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Fine salt, to taste
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120 g mayonnaise
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60 g sour cream
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1 garlic clove, finely minced
→ Serving Accompaniments
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Grated Parmesan cheese, to top (optional)
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425 g jar of warmed marinara sauce
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A sprinkle of chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Pour oil into a sturdy pot or pan until you’ve got about 5 cm deep. Start warming it up to 177°C. While that happens, gently heat your marinara sauce on the stove or zap it in the microwave until it’s hot.
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Pop your tray of breaded cheese bites into the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes. That stops the cheese from melting too soon and helps keep the outside nice and crisp.
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Take a chunk of mozzarella, dunk it in your egg-milk wash, then roll it around in the flour mix. If you want it extra crunchy, repeat the whole process so it’s double-coated. Lay them out on parchment on your baking sheet.
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While the cheese chills, toss mayo, sour cream, parsley, lemon juice, and garlic into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Give it a good mix, slap on a cover, then chill in the fridge till you’re ready to dip.
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In one bowl, toss together flour, panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another, blend your eggs with milk till smooth. Line these up next to each other so it’s easy to coat the cheese pieces.
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Grab the cold breaded cubes from the freezer. Fry just a few at a time—don’t crowd the pan. Let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping till they’re nice and golden everywhere.
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Scoop out the fried cheese with a slotted spoon. Lay them on a plate covered with paper towels to soak up extra oil. Sprinkle with more salt if you like.
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Pile up the crispy mozzarella cubes on a serving plate. Bring out the creamy dip and warmed marinara. If you’re feeling fancy, shower with parsley or Parmesan before digging in.
# Notes:
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Freezing the coated cheese bites keeps them from turning into puddles in the oil and makes the outside super crunchy.
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Dig in right away, so you get that awesome combo of crunchy shell and gooey cheese inside.
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Want a stick version? Just use string cheese, cut in half—easy as that.