Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe

These Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are easy to make at home and they cook right in your oven (no deep-frying required!).

What could I dip Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks in?

Here are a few of our favorite dipping recommendations:

-Marinara sauce
-Alfredo sauce
-Guacamole
-Ranch
-Dill Dip

You could also try dipping it in any of your other favorite sauces.

I prefer to dip mine in ranch and barbecue sauce combined.

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This recipe is part of our 55 of the Best Appetizers for Christmas Potluck (Favorite Party Foods)

Looking for more appetizers and side dishes? here are a few of our favorites:

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
Caprese Toast
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Quick and Easy Calzones 

Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe

These Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are simple, delicious, and full of amazing flavor. 

ServingServing: 24

Prep Time 50 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

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Ingredients

• ▢ 12 sticks  part-skim mozzarella string cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• ▢ ¼ cup Panko Bread crumbs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 large egg

Equipment

• Shallow Dishes/Bowls
• Sheet Pan (Quarter)

Instructions

1. Cut cheese sticks in half and freeze until hard, about 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
3. In a separate bowl, add the flour.
4. In a third bowl, add the egg and whisk well.
5. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Dip frozen cheese sticks into the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
7. Place sticks on prepared baking sheet.
8. When all of the sticks are coated, freeze on the sheet for at least 15 minutes, or until ready to bake.
9. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
10. Place the cheese sticks in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, turn sticks over and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until sticks are golden brown and soft.
11. Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch.

Notes

• You can make the cheese sticks in advance, freeze them on the baking sheet until frozen solid. Transfer to a Ziploc freezer bag and store in the freezer until ready to bake. These will keep in the freezer for up to one month.
   

Nutrition

Calories: 16 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 7 mg · Sodium: 28 mg · Potassium: 9 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 13 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 5 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer

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Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod

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