If you are are like me, a mom of a growing toddler, your fridge is most likely loaded with various kinds of cheese sticks or string cheese.
Little G is a HUGE fan of cheese, all kinds of cheese: Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, cheese sticks, etc. I never run out of cheese in my fridge.
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One of the easiest things that I packed for his afternoon snack at school is these amazing baked mozzarella cheese sticks.
Generally coated with beaten egg, Japanese panko (or bread crumbs) and baked to golden perfection, these cheese sticks are amazing and little G can’t get enough of them.
More importantly, they are so easy to make with very easy-to-get ingredients. Just dip the cheese sticks into the beaten egg, roll the cheese sticks generously with Japanese panko or bread crumbs, bake them in the oven and they are done.
They can be eaten as is or you may get some bottled marinara sauce as a dipping sauce. I usually do without the sauce as they are just as delicious as is. Make a big batch as both grown-ups and kids are going to gobble them up in no time!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 69 calories per serving.
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Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - crispy cheese sticks coated with Japanese panko and baked to golden perfection. Easy peasy recipe that everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz. /340 g) reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 tablespoons Japanese panko or bread scrumbs
- 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
Instructions
- Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Remove the mozzarella cheese from the packaging and set aside. In small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with panko and place over medium heat. Cook and stir bread crumbs until lightly browned.
- Dip each string cheese in the egg until coated and then into the toasted panko, coat evenly. Redip the string cheese in egg and again into the panko. Place on baking sheet. Repeat until everything is used up.
- Bake 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Cheese may melt slightly and loose shape. Simply press it back into place.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
6 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 69Total Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 27mgSodium 216mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 3g
Ellen @ Cookware Diary
Hi Bee,
This looks sooo yummy. Just add the recipe to my breakfast list and going to taste it soon :)
Carole
What oven temp?
Oriana Toasland
HI. I thought these sounded soo yummy…but my crumbs wouldn’t stick after dipping cheese in beaten egg. Any suggestions? ?
Rasa Malaysia
They should, just keep rolling and pressing them to the cheese sticks.
Leabenton
No doubt this recipe is vert good but more cheese can harmful for us so, we should try these type of things carefully. They look delicious and I know when I eat them in they are always one of my favorite things. Thanks
Sabrina@http://www.cookwarelab.net
Totally agree with @elizabeth. Thanks for sharing.
elizabeth@top cookware online
This was very good. I ended up putting the chicken on a cookie sheet with low sides, uncovered as I was out of foil, and baked for about 35-40 minutes total. Came out great, but I totally spaced the sauce. Maybe next time I’ll remember it.
Leo Sigh
I actually didn’t know they were this easy to make. Figured the coating would take a lot of prep. :) Must try these. They look delicious and I know when I eat them in restaurants they are always one of my favorite things. Thanks :)
Valentina Drobnjak
So delicious!! Made them this Sunday and everyone loved it.
Next time I’ll try to double coat them in eggs and bread crumbs for an extra crunch :)
Thanks, Bee
Robert Sorrentino
Good morning, Baked Mozzarella CheeseSticks sounds so good, will make them for sure. Thanks
Linda
You can also freeze the cheese sticks first before dipping in egg wash and breadcrumbs and baking.