Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Full of melty cheese and packed with flavor, these Baked Mozzarella Sticks are healthier than the fried kind and perfect to satisfy the munchies!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of pepper
- Marinara sauce for dipping , if desired
Instructions
- Cut cheese sticks in half. Set aside. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or silpat baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs.
- In another medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and pepper. Lightly stir.
- Dredge each cheese stick in the flour mixture, then dunk into egg mixture, and finally coat all sides with breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with each cheese stick.
- Place onto lined baking tray and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour (to ensure that cheese doesn't melt too much when baking).
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden on outside. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg