Baked Mozzarella Sticks
These Freezer-Friendly Baked Mozzarella Sticks are going to quickly become a staple in your house. Perfect for after-school snacks, late night munchies, and game day!
Servings 12
Calories 118kcal
Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
- Cut cheese sticks in half.
- Set out three medium bowls.
- Place flour in first bowl, beaten eggs in second bowl, and stir together both bread crumb and Parmesan cheese in the third bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Dredge the cheese sticks in the flour first, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture.
- Re-dip each cheese stick into the egg mixture and bread crumb mixture for a second coat if desired. (This is optional)
- Place on lined baking sheet.
- Repeat process until all cheese sticks are coated. Place baking sheet in freezer and freeze for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Place frozen cheese sticks on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes, turn, bake for another 3-5 minutes until golden.
- Cool for several minutes before serving with marinara or ranch.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg