I have a weakness for mozzarella sticks. When I was pregnant this last time, all I wanted to eat was mozzarella sticks! And since it’s the new year and we’re eating a little healthier over here, we decided to make one of our favorite appetizers into something that we don’t feel guilty about eating. So we baked them!
These mozzarella sticks are perfect for a football watching party or game night. We had them for New Year’s Eve and they were the first thing to go!
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Servings: 24 mozzarela sticks
Ingredients
- 12 pack string cheese
- 2 c. Panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 c. flour
- 2 tsp. oregano
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 2 eggs beaten with a fork
- 1 Tbsp water
- marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare a dipping station by first cutting each string cheese in half, making 24 pieces.
- Place bread crumbs combined with oregano and basil in a cereal bowl. Place flour in a separate bowl and eggs combined with water in another bowl, totaling three bowls.
- Dip a string cheese piece in the flour and cover completely. Then submerge in egg bowl and end with the bread crumbs. Coat completely with bread crumbs, patting them on as necessary. Repeat with each cheese piece.
- Place coated cheese pieces on a small cookie sheet and place in the freezer over night, or at least 8 hours. This will keep the cheese from melting all over during the baking process.
- Remove from the freezer. Grease another cookie sheet with cooking spray and place each frozen cheese stick on the pan. Lightly spray the tops of the cheese sticks with cooking spray.
- Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 425°, or until lightly golden brown on the top.
- Dip in marinara sauce and enjoy!
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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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Pam @ Over the Big Moon says
The crust on these look amazing! Pinned!
Aimee @ Like mother like daughter says
Yum Alli! Mozzarella sticks are one of my favorites too. And I love that these are baked. I need to try these asap!
Allison Miller says
Thanks, Aimee!!
Jean Ciangi says
these are great. I toasted the panko crumbs BEFORE I breaded the cheese. They look a little more crispy. Almost like they look in the restaurants.
Allison Miller says
That’s a good idea, Jean! That is one thing about baking them that you miss out on. I love that idea!
Meghan says
Oh these are on the list to be made next week!!!! I totally pinned this & will be making.
Allison Miller says
Awesome, Meghan! Thanks so much for the comment. And I hope you like the mozzarella sticks!!
Jeni says
Great Superbowl recipe! I am definitely going to love these!
Allison Miller says
Thanks, Jeni! We love these!