Oven-Baked Cheese Sticks

1. 1

   Cut each piece of the string cheese in half down the center to make twenty-four 2-inch sticks.

2. 2

   If using a fresh block of mozzarella, cut the block into similar size sticks, about 2 inches long and about an inch or so wide.

3. 3

   Place the cheese sticks in a freezer bag and freeze for at least one hour before continuing.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 400 F.

5. 5

   In three separate bowls, place the flour, the egg beaten with the water and the breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Just a few sprinkles should do it.

8. 8

   Add the garlic powder and Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs.

9. 9

   Pull the bag of cheese out of the freezer.

10. 10

    Roll the frozen cheese, a few at a time first in the flour, then in the egg then in the crumbs, pressing firmly to make sure the crumbs stick.

11. 11

    Place on a greased cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Bake at 400 F for about 15 minutes or until the breading is slightly golden and the cheese is soft, but not oozing out everywhere.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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