Heart-Healthy Crispy Breaded Cheese
Elevate your snacking game with this guilt-free 'Heart-Healthy Crispy Breaded Cheese' recipe that’s big on flavor and low on saturated fat! Featuring part-skim mozzarella, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, and almond flour, this better-for-you version of a comfort food classic combines crunchy, golden perfection with creamy, melted goodness. Seasoned with a medley of oregano, basil, paprika, and garlic powder, every bite is packed with savory, herbaceous notes. Baked instead of fried and finished with a light olive oil spray, this crispy cheese dish is both quick to make and kind to your heart. Serve these warm, golden sticks with a side of heart-healthy marinara for the ultimate wholesome treat. Perfect for sharing, yet so good you might just keep them all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 3 large Egg whites
- 0.25 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 bottle (for spraying) Olive oil spray
Instructions
Slice the part-skim mozzarella cheese into 1/2-inch thick rectangles. You should get about 8 pieces.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg whites and low-fat buttermilk until well combined.
In another shallow dish, combine whole wheat panko breadcrumbs with almond flour, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dip each cheese slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat all sides. Place the breaded cheese slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly spray the breaded cheese sticks with olive oil spray to help them crisp up.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown and crisp.
Allow the crispy breaded cheese to cool slightly before serving to avoid cheese spreading.
Serve warm with your choice of a heart-healthy tomato or marinara dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 319.6 g | 410% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.4 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1527 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 520 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
