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Quick and easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks for the win! A fast crowd-pleasing appetizer of warm and gooey cheese dipped in marinara sauce - yum!
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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Snack
Servings: 24 mozzarella sticks
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Jenn

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 12 light string cheese sticks cut in half
  • marinara or pizza sauce for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg with a whisk until light and fluffy.
  • In another medium sized bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper and stir together.
  • Cut each light string cheese in half. Dip cheese first in egg, then roll in breadcrumb mixture. Place on parchment covered baking sheet. Repeat until all cheese sticks are covered.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is soft and warm.
  • Serve right away with warmed marinara sauce. Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 1.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 136mg