How to Make Healthy Mozzarella Sticks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who says delicious snacks can't also be healthy? With this recipe for healthy mozzarella sticks, you can enjoy all the cheesy goodness of traditional mozzarella sticks without the guilt. These mozzarella sticks are baked, not fried, and made with whole wheat breadcrumbs for added fiber. Best of all, they are still just as tasty and satisfying as the classic version.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 (1 ounce) sticks string cheese (any type), cut in half and frozen
  • olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 14 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 sticks

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Beat egg in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate small bowl. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a another separate bowl.
  • Gently press each cheese stick into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a baking sheet while breading the rest; do not stack. Coat each cheese stick with olive oil; cover baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    58 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 17mg