Baked Mozzarella Onion Rings Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate the onion slices into rings and set them aside. Place a thin mozzarella stick inside one onion ring, then fit another onion ring around it to hold the cheese in place. Continue until all the cheese-stuffed onion rings are assembled.
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with the white whole wheat flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the whole wheat panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip each mozzarella-stuffed onion ring into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks.
Arrange the coated onion rings on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to help them crisp in the oven.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the outside is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
Let the onion rings cool for a few minutes before serving so the cheese settles slightly. Serve warm with a zero-point or low-point dipping option such as plain 0% Greek yogurt mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, if desired.
WW Points Calculation
Onions, 2 large: 0.00 points
Part-skim mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces: 12.00 points
White whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup: 6.00 points
Eggs, 2 large: 0.00 points
Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup: 8.00 points
Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon: 0.00 points
Paprika, 1 teaspoon: 0.00 points
Salt and pepper: 0.00 points
Cooking spray: 0.00 points
Points Information
Total Points: 26.00 points
Servings: 6 servings / about 2–3 stuffed onion rings per serving
Points per serving: 4.33 points
Nutrition Information
Approximate per serving:
Calories: 165
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 310 mg
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