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

Mozzarella Sticks

Cooking Matters
Mozzarella Sticks make for an easy delicious appetizer that everyone will love. Cheese sticks wrapped with a crispy golden coating.

Ingredients 

  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim
  • 3 Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • ¾ teaspoon Oregano Dried, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon Basil Dried, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon 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