BAKED MOZZARELLA STICKS

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Calories are cut by baking these mozzarella sticks instead of deep frying, but all the great flavor is still there!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Cheese

Time 28m

Yield 20 mozzarella sticks (apprx)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Cut cheese in 1/2" x 1/2" x 3" sticks.
  • Toss with flour and set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat together eggs and water and set aside.
  • In separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, italian seasoning and garlic powder.
  • Dip sticks in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
  • Repeat this process.
  • Place on a plate in a single layer, cover with foil and chill for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place cheese sticks on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.Flip after 5 minutes.
  • Heat a little spaghetti sauce to use for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 124.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4

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