Light and Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Light and Baked Mozzarella Sticks deliver a crisp, golden breadcrumb crust around melty string cheese for a nostalgic, snackable bite. Broiled for quick browning, they’re perfect for after-school munching or a game-day appetizer, with a satisfying contrast of crunchy exterior and gooey center.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat a toaster oven on the broil setting; or position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a small baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- 2
Beat the egg in a small bowl. Put the bread crumbs in a separate small bowl.
- 3
Insert a toothpick vertically into each cheese stick half to the halfway point. Dip each cheese stick in the egg, then press into the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat dipping in the egg and bread crumbs for a double-thick coating. Place the cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet and spray with additional cooking spray for even browning.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Let the cheese sticks set before serving, about 1 minute.
- Calories 210.33 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.07 g Moderate
- Carbs 29.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.74 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.95 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 51.29 mg Moderate
- Sodium 567.96 mg High
- Fiber 0.76 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.8 g Low Source
- Calcium 107.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate
- Potassium 45.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.5 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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