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Texas Roadhouse Twisted Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese sticks twisted, breaded, fried and served with Marinara sauce
About Texas Roadhouse Twisted Mozzarella
Twisted Mozzarella is the Roadhouse remix of the mozzarella stick: twisted ropes of mozzarella, hand battered and fried so the pull stretches longer than the plate, served with marinara for $7.99 at 710 calories. The twist shape means more coating per bite than a standard stick, which is the entire engineering brief.
It is the kids-table starter that adults quietly finish, and at the price point it undercuts most of the starters list. The cheese-pull photo opportunity alone has funded a thousand orders.
Texas Roadhouse Twisted Mozzarella Calories
710calories
Per standard serving of Twisted Mozzarella ($7.99). A single Twisted Mozzarella is best enjoyed shared or as part of a full meal.
* Calorie values are approximate and may vary by location and preparation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Twisted Mozzarella at Home
Freezing the cheese and double-breading are the two rules of fried mozzarella that does not leak. Everything else is a seasoned crumb and hot oil.
Ingredients
4 servings
Mozzarella
- 12 pieces mozzarella string cheese or rope
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
Instructions
0 of 4 steps
- 1Twist pairs of string cheese together and freeze 45 minutes until solid. · 50 minTip: Frozen solid or they burst. There is no shortcut here.
- 2Season the panko. Bread each twist flour, egg, panko, then egg and panko again. · 12 min
- 3Fry at 365°F, 60 to 90 seconds until golden. Work fast in small batches. · 6 min
- 4Rest one minute and serve with warm marinara. · 1 min
Pro Tips
- The double bread is armor; single-breaded cheese escapes.
- Pull them the moment they turn gold, cheese continues melting inside.
- Refreeze breaded twists 10 minutes before frying for insurance.
Variations
Air Fryer
Spray well, 390°F for 6 minutes. Slightly less crunch, zero oil pot.
Spicy Crumb
Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper to the panko.
Serving Ideas
- Marinara for canon, ranch for chaos.
- Cut into segments over a bowl of tomato soup.
- Party platter with wings and pickle chips.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Twisted Mozzarella?
$7.99 with marinara dipping sauce, about 710 calories for the basket.
What makes it twisted?
The mozzarella comes as twisted ropes rather than sticks, giving more fried coating and a longer cheese pull.
What sauce comes with it?
Warm marinara. Ranch swaps in on request for the marinara-averse.
Is it good for kids?
The most kid-friendly starter on the list, zero spice. The kids menu covers the rest of their meal from $6.49.
How does it compare to Rattlesnake Bites?
Same fried-cheese family. Rattlesnake Bites add jalapeño heat at $8.49; the mozzarella keeps it mild.