Light and Baked Mozzarella Sticks

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These oven-baked mozzarella sticks are a light version of a popular appetizer. Serve with marinara sauce.

close up view of Baked Mozzarella Sticks with sauce in a bowl
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cheese sticks
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 large egg

  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

  • 8 toothpicks

  • 4 reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved

Directions

  1. Preheat a toaster oven on the broil setting; alternatively, set 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 egg in a small bowl. Place bread crumbs into a separate small bowl.

  3. Insert a toothpick vertically into each cheese stick half to the mid-way point. Dip each cheese stick into egg, then press in bread crumbs to coat. Repeat dipping in egg and bread crumbs for a double-thick coating. Place cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet and coat with additional cooking spray for uniform browning.

  4. Broil in the preheated oven until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Allow cheese sticks to set before serving, about 1 minute.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
8g Fat
16g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 580mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 23%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 37mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.