Mozzarella sticks on white plate with white cup of red sauce. Food Styling by Catrine Kelty

Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients 

  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim
  • 3 Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • ¾ tsp Oregano Dried, divided
  • ¾ tsp Basil Dried, divided
  • ¾ tsp Parsley Dried, divided
  • can Tomato Sauce 8 ounces, divided

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 2 Small Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small Skillet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cut mozzarella chunk in half. Then, cut each half into about 6 sticks. While you prepare remaining ingredients, freeze mozzarella sticks for at least 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork until well blended.
  • In a second small bowl, mix bread crumbs with ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried basil, and ½ teaspoon dried parsley.
  • Dip each frozen mozzarella stick into beaten egg mixture, then into seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat once more until each stick is coated well.
  • Place breaded mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet. Spray them lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  • In a small skillet, add tomato sauce and remaining ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon dried parsley. Stir to combine. Warm over low heat while mozzarella sticks are baking.
  • Serve mozzarella sticks with warmed tomato sauce.

Notes

  • String cheese may have a better unit price than mozzarella in chunk form.
  • The cheese may ooze through the coating as the sticks bake. While still warm, gently press melted cheese back into the stick. It will harden as it cools down.
  • Instead of using canned tomato sauce, make your own.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella Sticks
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
113
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
299
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
111
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
272
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
123
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Bread Crumbs, Breading, Cheese, Egg, Eggs, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Oregano, Parsley, Tomato Sauce