Mozzarella sticks
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| \"I'm particularly fond of these tasty snacks because they're baked, not | ||
| Fried.\" - Mary Merchant | ||
| 2 | eaches | Eggs |
| 1 | tablespoon | Water |
| 1 | cup | Dry bread crumbs |
| 2½ | teaspoon | Italian dressing |
| ½ | teaspoon | Garlic powder |
| ⅛ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 12 | Sticks string cheese | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Flour |
| 1 | tablespoon | Butter, melted |
| 1 | cup | Marinara or spaghetti sauce, heated |
Directions
In a small bowl, beat eggs and water. In a plastic bag, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks in flour, then dip in egg mixture and bread crumb mixture.
Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Use marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping. Note: Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 4x2x1/2" sticks can be substituted for string cheese. Serves: 4-6 From: "Taste of Home" Magazine, April/May 1995 Submitted By DEBBIE CARLSON On 04-14-95