Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are made with whole milk mozzarella cheese, lightly battered with egg and a seasoned panko mixture. These are baked up quickly in the oven for that perfect stringy, cheesy appetizer!
You may wonder what is so fancy about a cheese stick. Well, these are no ordinary cheese sticks. They are very easy to make and turn out just as tasty, if not tastier than those you can buy in the store or get out in a restaurant!
What I love about these homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
These are made with whole milk mozzarella, and seasoned panko crumbs with a little kick and then baked. In my opinion, these are fancy because they are homemade and not store bought! Also, the whole milk mozzarella makes these cheese sticks super stringy and melty. Who doesn’t love that?!
This recipe is really so easy to make. I buy whole milk mozzarella sticks right at Trader Joe’s (it is the only place I have found them). When I get home with them, I put them straight in the freezer until I’m ready to assemble them.
FAQ about this recipe
Yes. As a matter of fact, part-skim cheese sticks may hold up better. They just will not be as stringy.
Yes, you can substitute either. If your low carb, go with the pork rinds for sure. If you do sub bread crumbs, be aware that your coating may not come out as crispy.
Well, this could happen just because it is cheese, and cheese melts! The best way to try and avoid this is to be sure your cheese sticks are frozen when you start, and put them back in the freezer for a while before you bake them. There’s little you can do about this when baking cheeses.
Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are Easy to Make
- Assemble your ingredients.
Pull your frozen cheese sticks out of the freezer, whisk your eggs, and measure your panko.
- Batter Cheese Sticks
Dip cheese stick in beaten egg, then dip in panko coating. Repeat. Then lay coated cheese stick on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at
- Bake in 400 degree oven.
Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and turn cheese sticks over. Bake another 5 minutes. Remove and serve hot.
Tips for making Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
- Freeze your mozzarella cheese sticks prior to dipping. Then freeze them again after dipping in egg and panko
- Double dipped in the egg and panko coating, sprayed with cooking spray and bake for only 10 minutes in the oven.
- Save time and make these ahead then freeze until ready to bake and eat!
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I love mozzarella sticks and can’t wait to make them for myself!
I love mozzarella sticks when dining out, and you know they’re homemade – but for whatever reason I have never made them at home – I bet they’re SO good. I definitely plan to make yours, soon!
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Oh, my. There’s something about gooey melted cheese that makes my stomach do flip flops—these cheese sticks look incredible!!
I love mozzarella sticks! I admit I never made my own! This makes me want to try 🙂
Always wanted to make my own!
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These look absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love mozzarella sticks at restaurants but I hate buying the frozen kind to make at home because they always come out soggy. These look perfect!
Mmm. Your mozzarella appetizers may take first place in yumminess! Glad, too, that the cheese sticks are baked in the oven.
I would love one of these ooey gooey sticks of deliciousness!
I am always in the mood for mozzarella sticks! These look so good!
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These really do look scrumptious, love that you used panko.
I’d eat a plate full of these!
I LOVE homemade mozzarella sticks and baking them is even better, because I don’t like to fry at home! Using the whole milk mozzarella sticks makes these even better no doubt! I wish I had a TJ’s near me, but I will definitely pick some up whenever I’m near a TJ’s. Thanks for that tip! A note to Trader Joe’s: If you’re listening, please, please build a store in Brevard County, FL!! We need you! haha
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What is the nutritional values of the cheese sticks.? I made my own breadcrumbs out of pork rinds and spices and they will hopeful do good. I’m baking them now and I can’t wait to try them. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us.
Hi Debi, I use myfitnesspal to calculate nutritional values and that will vary depending on the brand. I personally like the fact you used pork rinds for breadcrumbs as this reduces the carbs and makes it perfect for eating Keto! This recipe was made by me prior to starting Keto and I think I need to try your method now to fit my current lifestyle 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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