Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Hot baked mozzarella sticks – I can't think of a more popular finger food for both kids and adults alike. Made lighter with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 sticks part-skim (reduced sodium mozzarella string cheese) Cut into halves for 24 pieces
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp flour
- 5 tbsp Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or GF breadcrumbs
- 5 tbsp panko crumbs
- 2 tsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut cheese in half to give you 24 pieces. Place cheese in the freezer until cheese is frozen (at least 1 hour).
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Place the flour on another small dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko, parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
- Dip the frozen sticks in flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then coat with the crumbs. Repeat this process with the remaining cheese, placing them on a tray with wax paper.
- Place cheese back into the freezer at least 1 hour until ready to bake (this is a MUST or they will melt before the crumbs get golden).
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with oil.
- Place frozen cheese sticks on the baking sheet. Spray the tops of the mozzarella sticks with a little more oil and bake in the bottom third of your oven until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn and bake an additional 4 - 5 minutes watching them closely so they don't melt.
Notes
Serve immediately with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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