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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Low calorie version of traditional mozzarella sticks.
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Author: Jennifer Pullman

Ingredients

  • 6 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks part skim if you wish
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons of flour
  • cup bread crumbs
  • cup panko crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon orgegano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive Oil cooking spray

Instructions

  • Cut cheese sticks in half.
  • Place cheese sticks into freezer until frozen. I usually leave them in over night.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg.
  • In a separate bowl add flour.
  • In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs, panko, cheese, and spices.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil or wax paper, coat with a light spray of olive oil.
  • Dip cheese sticks first into flour, then into egg, and finally into crumb mixture and coat well.
  • Place cheeses sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place prepared cheese sticks back into the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set.
  • Lightly spray cheese sticks with olive oil.
  • Bake until crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  • If desired turn half way through baking.

Notes

Adapted from www.skinnytaste.com