BAKED MOZZARELLA STICKS

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Categories Cheese

Yield 24 sticks

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg

Steps:

1. Cut cheese sticks in half and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes. 2. 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. 3. 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. Make sure you coat the cheese sticks well, including the ends. 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. Don't skip this step! You need to freeze them before baking so they don't ooze out in the oven. 4. 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. You don't want the cheese to ooze out. Serve warm with marinara sauce. http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/baked-mozzarella-sticks/