Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Golden, crunchy mozzarella sticks with a gooey center, baked rather than fried and served with warm tomato marinara for dipping. A crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Serves
- 6
Freezing the cheese is the secret to crunchy sticks that don’t burst. Double-coating makes a sturdier shell. Serve right away while the centers are stretchy.
Method
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Cut the string cheese sticks in half crosswise if you like shorter pieces. Freeze them on a plate for , until firm.
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Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Mix the panko, Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Set up the flour in one dish and the beaten eggs in another.
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Roll each frozen stick in flour, then egg, then the panko mixture. Dip again in egg and panko for a thicker crust.
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Place on the baking sheet with space between them and spray generously with oil.
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Bake for , turning once, until the crust is golden. Do not overbake or the cheese will leak.
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Rest for , then serve hot with the warm marinara.
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