French Onion Dip Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade fried mozzarella sticks with Gruyere, cream cheese, and French onion soup mix are a fun appetizer for casual get-togethers.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix
• 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• ¾ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine mozzarella cheese, Gruyere cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onion soup mix, and rosemary in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Spoon cheese mixture into the dish, smoothing with a spatula. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Pour flour into a shallow dish. Beat 4 eggs in a small bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a separate shallow dish.

Step 5

Lift the cheese mixture out of the dish and, working quickly, cut in half. Cut into twenty 3/4-inch wide rectangles.

Step 6

Press cheese rectangles into flour, tapping to remove excess. Dredge in beaten eggs and press into bread crumbs until evenly coated. Transfer coated cheese mixture to a plate.

Step 7

Lower coated cheese mixture, 3 or 4 at a time, carefully into the hot oil; fry until cheese sticks are golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.