Fried Mushrooms Marinara

Offer this eye-appealing appetizer at your next party and get ready to hand out the recipe. Barbara McCalley of Allison Park, Pennsylvania deep-fries breaded mushrooms before adding them to a bed of spaghetti sauce.

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Appetizer

METHOD

Deep-Frying

PREP

30 min.

COOK

15 min.

TOTAL

45 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, stems removed
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In a shallow dish, beat the eggs and water. Place the bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Add mushrooms to the flour mixture; seal and shake to coat. Dip in egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs. Let stand for 10 minutes.
    In a deep saucepan, electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry mushrooms, six to eight at a time, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
    Pour spaghetti sauce into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with the mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 29, 2008

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