ITALIAN STYLE FRIED CHEESE 
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1" cubes
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. seasoned, dry bread crumbs
Vegetable oil
Italian style sauce

Dip cheese cubes in egg; dredge in flour and dip again in egg. Roll cubes in bread crumbs; place on waxed paper and chill 1 hour.

Fry chilled cubes in deep hot oil (375 degrees) until golden brown. Drain cubes on paper towels; serve immediately with Italian Style sauce. Yield: 1 1/2 dozen appetizer servings.

ITALIAN STYLE SAUCE:

1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
Dash of pepper

Saute garlic in oil in a heavy skillet until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.

 

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