Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Here's a reduced-fat, baked version to a finger-food favorite!

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: 20 min; Cook Time: 6 min

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 package (12 ounce) reduced fat Mozzarella string cheese

1 egg

1 teapoon Italian seasoning

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed

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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 180

Calories From Fat: 63

Total Fat: 7g

Saturated Fat: 4.3g

Cholesterol: 50mg

Sodium: 50mg

Total Carbohydrates: 7g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Protein: 14g

Calcium: 30% Daily Value

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and position rack in upper third of oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Remove cheese from packaging and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy.

In a small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium-heat. Cook and stir bread crumbs until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely. Redip the string cheese in egg and again in bread crumbs, if desired. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2- inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly wth cooking spray.

Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through.

Note: Cheese may melt slightly and loose shape; simply press back into place. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Image and Recipe Courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

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