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Oven-baked mozzarella sticks in a red basket with marinara sauce.

Ingredients

  • 24 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs gluten-free, if needed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour gluten-free, if needed
  • Marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Unwrap all the mozzarella sticks. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
    Ingredients for oven-baked mozzarella sticks: cheese sticks, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt in a Ziploc bag and shake to combine.
  • Spread the mixture onto a large, rimmed plate. Finally, spread the flour onto a large, rimmed plate.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cover one mozzarella stick in flour. Dip it into the egg, shaking off any excess.
    Coating mozzarella sticks in flour and breadcrumbs for oven-baking.
  • Using your other dry hand (it's essential to keep one hand dry), cover the mozzarella stick in the breadcrumb mixture and place it on the pan. Repeat with all sticks.
  • Freeze for 2 hours.
  • Once ready, heat the oven to 400°F and bake the sticks directly from the freezer for 8-10 minutes, until they are soft but still hold their shape.
    Baking oven-baked mozzarella sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Serve immediately with marinara sauce and enjoy!
    Oven-baked mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 6.5g (2%) Protein: 3.3g (7%) Fat: 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat: 1.8g (11%) Sodium: 170mg (7%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 0.2g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.