Irresistible Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Directions:
- Unwrap the mozzarella string cheese sticks and cut each stick in half to make 24 pieces.
- Place the whole wheat flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten eggs in another, and mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a third bowl.
- Dredge each cheese stick in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs to adhere.
- For extra crispiness, repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating. Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour to prevent the cheese from leaking during frying.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a small amount of vegetable oil. Once hot, carefully add the frozen mozzarella sticks in batches.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve the mozzarella sticks hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Light mozzarella string cheese (12 sticks): 12 points
- Whole wheat flour (1 cup): 10 points
- Eggs (2 large): 0 points
- Whole wheat breadcrumbs (2 cups): 12 points
- Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, reduced-fat): 3 points
- Garlic powder, Italian seasoning: 0 points
- Cooking spray or oil for frying: Estimated 2 points
Total Points: 39
Servings: 12
Points Per Serving: 3
Nutrition Information (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 135
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
I await your comments! Enjoy!
