Crisp Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Name: Crisp Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole-grain melba toasts; 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Large pinch ground cayenne, optional; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour; 8 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese, halved crosswise; Olive oil cooking spray, for coating the cheese sticks; 1/3 cup store-bought marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

Servings: persons

10 whole-grain melba toasts
1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Large pinch ground cayenne, optional
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour
8 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese, halved crosswise
Olive oil cooking spray, for coating the cheese sticks
1/3 cup store-bought marinara sauce, warmed, for serving

1
Pulse the melba toasts in a food processor to make semi-coarse crumbs; transfer to a medium bowl or dish.
2
Mix in the breadcrumbs, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the cayenne if using.
3
Whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another bowl.
4
Put the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a resealable plastic bag.
5
Add the cheese pieces to the bag, close and shake to coat.
6
Dip one piece of the cheese at a time in the egg mixture first, and then roll firmly in the breadcrumb mixture; then dip the same piece again in the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
7
(Note: Use one hand with the dry mixture and the other with the wet mixture.)
8
Place on a parchment paper-lined plate or baking sheet.
9
Freeze for 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
10
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Transfer the frozen cheese sticks to another baking sheet.
11
Fully coat the cheese sticks with the olive oil cooking spray.
12
Bake until golden, about 12 minutes.
13
Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
14
Serve immediately with the warm marinara sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole-grain melba toasts, 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Crisp Mozzarella Sticks falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crisp Mozzarella Sticks

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