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Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

4.43 from 14 votes
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Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, cheese, cheese stick, easy, easy recipe, homemade, mozzarella, quick and easy recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

  • 12 sticks whole milk mozzarella cheese sticks frozen
  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes
  • 2 large eggs beaten

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • In a blender or nutra bullet, whiz 3/4 cup panko crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for about 10 seconds. Place blended panko bread crumbs in bowl.
  • Whisk 2 eggs until well blended.
  • Dip mozzarella stick in egg, then dip in panko bread crumbs. Repeat.
  • Place mozzarella stick on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Once all mozzarella sticks have been coated, spray with a coating of cooking spray.
  • Place baking sheet with mozzarella sticks in the oven. Bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and turn over mozzarella sticks. Place back in oven for 4-5 more minutes. 
  • Serve with a side of marinara sauce if desired.

Notes

Some sticks may have some cheese ooze out, this is ok, but if you see this happening, it is time to remove them from the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 2mozzarella sticks | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 743mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g