Mozzarella sticks are one of the most popular appetizers out there. It's hard to beat fried cheese and—even though these aren't technically in stick form—you can make them pretty easily at home with a waffle iron.
Waffle irons have tons of creative uses in the kitchen, and Daniel Shumski, author of Will It Waffle?, explains the process at Serious Eats. Start with some tasty mozzarella—or another cheese you like—slice it up, throw on some breading, and start frying in a well-oiled waffle iron. The best part is that the waffle iron creates perfect divots in your fried cheese to make scooping up any dipping sauce super easy. Check out the complete recipe at the link below.
Waffle Iron "Fried" Cheese | Serious Eats