Baked Mozzarella Sticks

Calories are cut by baking these mozzarella sticks instead of deep frying, but all the great flavor is still there!

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Yields: 20 mozzarella sticks (apprx)

Ingredients

• 8  ounces mozzarella cheese
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 2  eggs
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1  cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  teaspoons  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4  teaspoons  melted butter

Directions

1. Cut cheese in 1/2" x 1/2" x 3" sticks.
2. Toss with flour and set aside.
3. In small bowl, beat together eggs and water and set aside.
4. In separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, italian seasoning and garlic powder.
5. Dip sticks in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
6. Repeat this process.
7. Place on a plate in a single layer, cover with foil and chill for 2 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9. Place cheese sticks on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.
10. Bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.Flip after 5 minutes.
11. Heat a little spaghetti sauce to use for dipping.