Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

You’ll need:

• Cooking spray
• 12-ounce package Mozzarella string cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 t Italian seasoning
• 8 T bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce warmed

Directions

1. Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 350°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
3. Remove cheese from packaging and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy.
5. In a small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium-heat. Cook bread crumbs until lightly browned. Should be about five minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated. Then dip into toasted bread crumbs, coating completely. Dip the string cheese in egg again, then into the bread crumbs, if desired.
7. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
8. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray.
9. Bake 5-6 minutes or until heated through.

*Note: cheese may melt slightly and lose shape; simply press back into place. Serve with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.