Healthy Mozzarella Sticks with String Cheese
These healthy mozzarella sticks are made with string cheese and baked to crispy perfection! They’re a lighter alternative to traditional fried mozzarella sticks, perfect for a snack or appetizer. Enjoy all the flavor with none of the guilt!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mozzarella sticks
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 6 string cheese sticks
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Cooking spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Cut each string cheese stick in half to make 12 shorter mozzarella sticks.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
- Dip each cheese stick into the egg, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
- Place the coated cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced out evenly.
- Lightly spray the tops of the cheese sticks with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid the cheese melting out.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- Serve these mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
- You can freeze the coated cheese sticks for later use. Simply freeze them in a single layer, and once frozen, store them in a ziplock bag. Bake directly from frozen when you’re ready to enjoy them (you may need to bake for an extra few minutes).
