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Baked Mozzarella Sticks
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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Freezing Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 19 minutes
Servings 8 mozzarella sticks
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 cheese sticks cut in half then placed into the freezer until frozen
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup Italian panko
  • 1 egg, well-beaten
  • Marinara store-bought or homemade, warmed

Instructions

  • Cut the cheese sticks in half, place them in a ziplock bag, and put them into the freezer for a few hours. Side Note: They need to be frozen so the cheese doesn't ooze out while the panko browns in the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use the convection setting if you have it. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, then coat well with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place the flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Place the seasoned panko crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and whisk until very well combined.
  • Roll the frozen cheese stick in the flour until well coated, then roll into the egg mixture until well coated, then roll into the panko mixture until well coated.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining sticks.
  • Coat the top of the sticks with cooking spray.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes.
  • Carefully flip them over and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Side Note: Do not overcook or the cheese will ooze out. Trust me!!!
  • Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate.
  • Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce. Enjoy!