DIY MOZZARELLA STICK TACO

676 Calories

We saw mozzarella sticks and tacos on the menu at a local restaurant and we we’re inspired to combine them.   This is a cheesy and saucy recipe that may not be healthy for you but it is certainly a cheat day treat.  You should try this at least once especially if you’re craving both mozzarella sticks and tacos.  Enjoy!

Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins

Author: HellthyJunkFood
Recipe Type: Entree
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Taco Shell:

• 2 Eggs
  
• 1 Cup Flour
  
• 1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  
• ½ Pkg Mozzarella Cheese Slices
  

Meat Filling:

• 1 Lb Ground Beef
  
• 2 Eggs
  
• ½ Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  
• ¼ Cup Water
  
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
  
• 1 tsp Parsley
  
• 1 tsp Salt
  
• ½ tsp Garlic Salt
  
• ¼ tsp Pepper
  

Toppings:

• Marinara
  
• Shredded Mozzarella
  
• Parsley Flakes
  

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:

• Microwavable Safe Dinner Plate: https://amzn.to/2J1KjmZ
  
• Deep Fryer: http://amzn.to/2nHDBe6
  
• HJF Cutting Board: http://bit.ly/2Eyhr3R
  
• HJF Apron: http://bit.ly/2Ez9Cz0
  
• Parchment Paper
  
• Freezer
  

Instructions:

1. On a microwavable safe dinner plate, place 6 pieces of mozzarella cheese slices.
   
2. Microwave for 30 second increments; molding the cheese into the shape of the circle.
   
3. Once melted and molded, place on top of parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and fold the cheese circle in half. Freeze 1-2 hours.
   
4. Once frozen, bread with flour, egg, flour, egg, then Italian bread crumbs.
   
5. Filling
   
6. Mix together meat filling ingredients in a bowl. Heat a pan to medium high heat and cook down the meatball meat like taco beef. Set aside.
   
7. Build
   
8. Deep fry at 350F until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
   
9. Fill with meatball "taco" meat, marinara, shredded mozzarella cheese, and parsley flakes.
   

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1 Calories: 676 Fat: 45 Saturated Fat: 16 Unsaturated Fat: 2 Trans Fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 20 Sugar: 3 Sodium: 1,126 Fiber: 2 Protein: 48 Cholesterol: 265