This mozzarella sticks recipe is a reduced-fat, baked version of a finger-food favorite.
This is a family winter recipe for local Dairy.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time20 min
- Total Time30 min
- Yield6
- Serving Size2 pieces
- Energy159 cal
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 reduced-fat Mozzarella string cheese 12-ounce package
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 tablespoons Japanese panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup marinara sauce prepared, warmed
Method
Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat it to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Remove cheese from packaging and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy.
In a small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium heat.
Cook and stir bread crumbs until lightly browned about 5 minutes.
Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely. Redip the string cheese in egg and again in bread crumbs, if desired.
Place on baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1½ inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray.
Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through.
Note: Cheese may melt slightly and lose shape. Simply press it back into place. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
The nutritional breakdown is for the cheese sticks only. Marinara sauce nutritional values will be based on the product you choose to use.
Nutrition Facts
- 6 servings per container
- Serving Size2 pieces
- Amount per serving
- Calories159
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat6 g7.69%
- Saturated Fat3 g15%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Cholesterol51 mg17%
- Sodium283 mg12.3%
- Total Carbohydrate18 g6.55%
- Dietary Fiber1 g3.57%
- Total Sugars3 g
- Protein11 g22%