Baked Panko Mozzarella Sticks

Serves 8

Recipe Level: Easy

Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese - 4 sticks
Egg - 1 large whole
Panko Bread Crumbs - 1/3rd cup
Parmesan Cheese - 2 tbsp.
Kosher Salt - Dash
Garlic Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Dried Oregano - 1/4 tsp.
Dried Basil - 1/4 tsp.
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp. or a couple grinds
Olive Oil - 1 tsp.

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

2. In a small bowl or pie pan, beat egg with fork. In another bowl combine the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil and pepper.

3. Brush a baking sheet with 1 tsp. of olive oil to cover the bottom so the sticks won't stick.

4. Cut each string cheese stick in half.

5. Roll each stick in the egg mixture first then move to the panko and Parmesan mixture. You will want to have one "wet hand" and one "dry hand" so your fingers don't get caked with the breading.

5. Once the sticks are coated, transfer them to the oiled baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the breading is nice and browned. You'll want to keep and eye on them, so don't go too far while they are baking.

6. Serve them hot out of the oven while the cheese is still ooey gooey good. They are great on their own or with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Information per serving from Myfitnesspal.com

Baked Mozzarella Sticks (per stick) - 56 Calories, 3g. fat, 3g. carbs, 5g. protein