Mozzarella Stick Fried Rice
A cheesy twist on classic fried rice featuring crispy mozzarella sticks and fluffy rice, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the mozzarella sticks by baking or frying them until golden and melty.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the cooked rice and fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and marinara sauce, mixing for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate the chopped mozzarella sticks into the rice.
- Scramble the eggs in a separate space in the skillet and then fold them into the rice.
- Finish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve with additional green onions or marinara sauce. Customize with veggies or different cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fried rice, mozzarella sticks, comfort food, easy recipe, cheesy rice