Baked Mozzarella Sticks
The ultimate comfort food, Baked Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Perfect for sharing and an easy weeknight treat, they're sure to satisfy your cravings. Try making them tonight!
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 12 sticks Part-skim mozzarella string cheese
- 1/4 cup Whole wheat or plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- Easy Marinara Sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cut cheese sticks in half and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- In a separate small bowl, add the flour.
- In a third small bowl, add the egg and whisk well.
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Dip frozen cheese sticks into the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
- Next, dip into the egg and then coat with the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place sticks on prepared baking sheet.
- When all of the sticks are coated, freeze on the sheet for at least 15 minutes, or until ready to bake.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the cheese sticks in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn sticks over and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until sticks are golden brown and soft. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Tip 2: Freeze uncooked sticks right after breading, and they will last for up to a month.
- Tip 3: Serve them with a variety of dipping sauces for more fun.
- Tip 4: Try different cheeses for a unique twist!
- Tip 5: Add spices to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicy kick!