Comfort foods are named that for a reason! Chef
George Duran is as avid a comfort food fan as anyone, but knows they’re
not the healthiest choice. This recipe for mozzarella sticks is one of
many that he’s adapted to make healthy – all without losing the
comforting taste. Try these lightened up mozzarella sticks next time you
get a fried food craving!
Ingredients
Makes 4-6 Servings
12 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
3 tbsp flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tbsp water
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/8 tsp chili powder
Non-stick cooking spray
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
Directions
Remove string cheese from individual packaging and freeze for one hour.
Set oven rack to lower third and preheat broiler on high.
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Beat egg whites and water and place in a shallow bowl. Mix panko with the rest of the dry ingredients and place into a third shallow bowl. Remove string cheese from freezer and coat with flour, then dip in egg whites, and finally coat with the panko crumb mixture. Carefully place them on a dish or cutting board and spray with the non-stick spray. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until browned. Using tongs to flip each mozzarella stick carefully and broil for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove from oven onto a plate and allow the pan to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.
Makes 4-6 Servings
12 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
3 tbsp flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tbsp water
2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/8 tsp chili powder
Non-stick cooking spray
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
Directions
Remove string cheese from individual packaging and freeze for one hour.
Set oven rack to lower third and preheat broiler on high.
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Beat egg whites and water and place in a shallow bowl. Mix panko with the rest of the dry ingredients and place into a third shallow bowl. Remove string cheese from freezer and coat with flour, then dip in egg whites, and finally coat with the panko crumb mixture. Carefully place them on a dish or cutting board and spray with the non-stick spray. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until browned. Using tongs to flip each mozzarella stick carefully and broil for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove from oven onto a plate and allow the pan to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with warm marinara sauce.
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