Baked Mozzarella Sticks

 

Ingredients

·         1 (12 ounce) package reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese

·         1 egg

·         1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

·         8 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

·         1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed

 

Original recipe makes 6 servings

 

Directions 

 

1. Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

   

3...Remove cheese from packaging and set aside.

4. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy.

5. In 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.

  

6. Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely.

7. Re-dip the string cheese in egg and again into the bread crumbs, if desired.

8. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray.

  

9.  Bake 5-6 minutes or until heated through. (Cheese may melt slightly and loose shape. Simply press it back into place.)

From allrecipes.com