Healthy Mozzarella Sticks

String cheese is breaded in Parmesan-studded breadcrumbs and baked in olive oil. Serve with marinara for an easy restaurant-style appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 14 mins
• Calories: 58 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• olive oil, or as needed
• 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 12 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese, halved and frozen

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat egg in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate small bowl. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a another separate bowl.

Step 3

Gently press each cheese stick into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a baking sheet while breading the rest; do not stack. Coat each cheese stick with olive oil; cover baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 4 minutes.