Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks make for an easy delicious appetizer that everyone will love. Cheese sticks wrapped with a crispy golden coating.
Ingredients
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim
- 3 Eggs Large
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- ¾ teaspoon Oregano Dried, divided
- ¾ teaspoon Basil Dried, divided
- ¾ teaspoon Parsley Dried, divided
- can Tomato Sauce 8 ounces, divided
Equipment
- Oven
- 2 Small Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Small Skillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut mozzarella chunk in half. Then, cut each half into about 6 sticks. While you prepare remaining ingredients, freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork until well blended.
- In a second small bowl, mix bread crumbs with ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley.
- Dip each frozen mozzarella stick into beaten egg mixture, then into seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat once more until each stick is coated well.
- Place breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet. Spray them lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
- In a small skillet, add tomato sauce and remaining ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon dried parsley. Stir to combine. Warm over low heat while mozzarella sticks are baking.
- Serve mozzarella sticks with warmed tomato sauce.
Notes
- String cheese may have a better unit price than mozzarella in chunk form.
- The cheese may ooze through the coating as the sticks bake. While still warm, gently press melted cheese back into the stick. It will harden as it cools down.
- Instead of using canned tomato sauce, make your own.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella Sticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
299
mg
13
%
Potassium
111
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
272
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
123
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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