Mozzarella Sticks Sandwich

Ingredients

• •8 oz mozzarella cheese
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •2 eggs
• •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 cups vegetable oil
• •2 sub rolls or hoagie rolls
• •1/2 cup marinara sauce
• •4 leaves fresh basil

Directions

1. 1Cut mozzarella cheese into sticks approximately 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
2. 2Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Coat each mozzarella stick in flour, then egg, then panko mixture, and place on a plate.
4. 4Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F and carefully fry mozzarella sticks for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
5. 5Slice rolls lengthwise and spread marinara sauce on both sides.
6. 6Arrange fried mozzarella sticks on bottom half of rolls, top with fresh basil leaves, and close sandwich.
7. 7Serve immediately while mozzarella is still warm and slightly melted.

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