Low Sodium Crispy Breaded Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate snack-worthy treat with these Low Sodium Crispy Breaded Cheese Sticks, perfect for those looking to enjoy a healthier twist on a comfort food classic. Made with low sodium mozzarella cheese sticks and a flavorful blend of panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper, these baked delights are irresistibly crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside—without the added salt! This easy-to-follow recipe skips the fryer in favor of a quick oven bake, using olive oil spray to achieve that golden crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or midweek indulgence. Serve them warm for the ultimate melty cheese experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces low sodium mozzarella cheese sticks
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 unit olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the low sodium mozzarella cheese sticks in half, making 16 shorter cheese pieces.
Place the flour in a shallow dish.
In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water until fully combined.
In a third dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Roll each cheese stick piece in the flour, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured cheese stick into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Next, coat the cheese stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto all sides to ensure a good coating.
Place the coated cheese sticks onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure they are not touching each other.
Generously spray the tops of the cheese sticks with olive oil cooking spray. This helps the breadcrumbs become crispy.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent the cheese from melting out.
Remove from oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving to allow the cheese to firm up.
Serve warm and enjoy your low sodium crispy breaded cheese sticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.2 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 559 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1700 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
