Panko-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Our baked Panko-crusted mozzarella sticks are a healthier alternative to fried cheese sticks and make a great tailgating snack!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cups panko or breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Pour flour in large resealable bag. Add cheese sticks and shake until evenly coated, set aside.
- Whisk egg in mixing bowl, set aside.
- Combine grated Parmesan, panko or breadcrumbs, garlic salt, pepper, parsley and oregano in shallow mixing bowl.
- Remove cheese sticks from flour mixture and shake off excess. Dredge cheese sticks in egg then into breadcrumb mixture; place on baking sheet.
- Spray each cheese stick lightly with olive oil cooking spray and bake 6-8 minutes. Remove when cheese is soft and starts to ooze out of bread coating.
- Serve hot with a side of marinara sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Baking snacks instead of frying is a great way to save a ton of calories!
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g