If you're looking for a healthier alternative to classic mozzarella sticks, then low-fat baked cheese sticks are the perfect recipe for you. These delicious treats are made with low-fat mozzarella cheese and a light coating of breadcrumbs, and are baked until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and easy snack or appetizer.
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LOW-FAT BAKED CHEESE STICKS
Make certain that the cheese sticks are very well coated with the egg/water mix and the cereal coating, or the cheese will flow out when baking, also let the cheese sticks sit out for 30 minutes to dry out the outer crumb coating before baking, the cornflakes must be very finely crushed or they will not adhear to the sticks, these steps are very important --- prep time includes drying out for 30 minutes.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 53m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly grease a medium pan lined with foil.
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed 1 cup cereal with the oregano and garlic salt, mix to combine.
- In another small bowl place in the flour. In another bowl thoroughly beat the egg whites with the 2 tbsp of water.
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into 12 sticks, approximately 2-3/4-inches in length.
- Dip the cheese sticks in the flour, then in the egg/water mix, then in the cereal mixture (make sure that the cheese sticks are well coated with egg mix and cereal mix, as the cheese will run out while baking).
- Arrange cheese sticks on the baking sheet.
- Allow the sticks to set for 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 8 minutes, until cheese is soft and sticks are lightly browned.
- Recipe can be doubled for more cheese sticks.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESE STICKS
These super-simple breadsticks are easy, cheesy, and there's no dough to make because we're going to use frozen puff pastry for this. They're very cool for entertaining.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place a sheet of frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured work surface and allow dough to thaw just until it can be unfolded. Unfold dough into a flat sheet; brush top of puff pastry dough with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle white Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese onto the dough, covering the surface. Top with a piece of plastic wrap; press cheese and seasonings firmly into the dough with your fingers or by laying a sheet pan onto the dough over the plastic and pressing it down.
- Remove plastic and use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough down the seam lines into thirds; cut each third lengthwise into thirds for a total of 9 breadsticks.
- Pick up a dough strip, place it seasoned side down on the work surface, and twist from both ends 8 or 9 times to make a rolled tube of dough with the seasoned side out. Place breadsticks onto prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even up their shapes and pick up and press any dropped cheese onto the surfaces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes; flip and continue baking until breadsticks are browned and crisp, 10 to 20 more minutes. If you pick up a stick by one end and it droops, bake for several more minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 134.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BASIC KETO CHEESE CRISPS
Delicious ketogenic snack.
Provided by pchow98
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange Cheddar cheese in 24 small heaps on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from baking sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
KITTENCAL'S LOW-FAT OVEN-BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS
A recipe that goes back years and a great way to use up all that zucchini left over from summers crop, you may adjust all seasonings to taste --- if you are a garlic lover then you may increase to 1 teaspoon, I also add in a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat --- use only dry breadcrumbs for this --- if your seasoned breadcrumbs already have salt added then omit the 1/4 teaspoon salt --- as one reviewer mentioned that she dipped the sticks into Ranch dressing so you might want to give that a try using a low fat dressing or dip :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 60 sticks (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
- In another bowl, beat egg/s lightly.
- Dip zucchini sticks into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture.
- Transfer to a greased baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick spray.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned (you may turn the sticks over once halfway through baking time if desired).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 25.9, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.5
HEALTHY MOZZARELLA STICKS
This is an absolutely great quick and heated appetizer for any social event.
Provided by AllCatsUnite
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 14m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Beat egg in a small bowl. Place flour in a separate small bowl. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a another separate bowl.
- Gently press each cheese stick into flour to coat and shake off excess flour. Dip into egg, then press into bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded cheese sticks onto a baking sheet while breading the rest; do not stack. Coat each cheese stick with olive oil; cover baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, brush the cheese sticks with melted butter before baking.
- To make the cheese sticks extra cheesy, use a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use crushed cornflakes or crackers.
- To make the cheese sticks ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, thaw the cheese sticks overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Serve the cheese sticks with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
These low-fat baked cheese sticks are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give these cheese sticks a try.
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