Baked Mozzarella Bites
A yummy snack, that the kids (and grown ups) will love.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
- 3 tablespoons egg substitute (I used an egg white mixed with a little water instead)
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425°.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and place in a shallow dish.
Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute; dredge in panko. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
Watch carefully since the cheese can go from soft to melted blob in a short time. If you do overmelt, just let it cool on the pan for a couple of minutes after you take out of the oven.
Serve with warm marinara sauce.
From the August 11, 2011 issue of Cooking Light magazine.
