Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Baked Mozzarella Sticks made with a mixture of butter, flour, and shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, served with warmed marinara dipping sauce.
Servings : 14 Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300˚F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and grease it with cooking spray; set aside.
- Combine flour, butter, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper in your mixer's bowl.
- Set mixer to low and beat just until combined.
- With floured hands, work the dough with your hands until it holds together.
- Pinch off pieces of dough and shape the dough into lime-sized balls.
- Take the dough ball in between your hands and roll into sticks.
- Place the mozzarella sticks on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and milk.
- Brush the tops of each mozzarella stick with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until just starting to brown.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce.
Notes
- Flouring Hands: Flour your hands when working with the dough to prevent it from sticking. This will make the dough easier to handle and shape.
- Uniform Sticks: Try to keep the size of your mozzarella sticks uniform. This helps to ensure that they bake evenly and at the same time.
- Brushing with Egg Mixture: The egg and milk mixture gives the sticks a nice golden brown color. Be sure to cover the entire surface for the best results.
- Checking Doneness: Keep an eye on the mozzarella sticks towards the end of the baking time. You want them to be just starting to brown, not overcooked.
- Cooling Down: Let the sticks cool completely before serving. This allows them to firm up and makes them easier to handle.
- Serving Sauce: Marinara sauce pairs well with these mozzarella sticks, but you can also try other sauces like ranch or aioli for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 mozzarella stick | Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 39 mg | Sodium: 138 mg | Potassium: 33 mg | Fiber: 0.3 g | Sugar: 0.3 g | Vitamin A: 296 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 92 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 8 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.