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Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 19 mins
Servings: 8 mozzarella sticks
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the flour in a shallow bowl.
  4. Place the seasoned panko crumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
  5. Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and whisk until very well combined.
  6. 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.
  7. Place on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining sticks.
  8. Coat the top of the sticks with cooking spray.
  9. Place into the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes.
  10. Carefully flip them over and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Side Note: Do not overcook or the cheese will ooze out. Trust me!!!
  11. Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate.
  12. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce. Enjoy!