BAKED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS RECIPE
If you want
to prepare and freeze them in advance, you can. After the second coating, leave
the sticks in the freezer on the tray and let them freeze completely.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 package reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese (12 oz)
- 8 tablespoons Japanese panko or bread scrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
DIRECTIONS
First, place
the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with
cooking spray.
Then, remove
the mozzarella from the packaging and set aside. In a small non-stick pan, mix
the Italian seasoning with the panko and place over medium heat. Cook and stir
the breadcrumbs until lightly golden.
Dip each
cheese in a rope in the egg until it is coated, then in the grilled panko, coat
evenly. Dip the string cheese in the egg and again in the panko.
Place on a
baking sheet. Repeat until everything is used up.
Cook 5-6
minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Happy
Cooking Time.
