“Fried” Cheese Sticks
(from lmgw’s recipe box)
Fried cheese is one of those foods that’s so good and yet so bad for you! Chef Meg cut the grease and used a light string cheese to recreate this pub favorite.
Nutritional Info
•Servings Per Recipe: 4
•Amount Per Serving
•Calories: 151.8
•Total Fat: 2.8 g
•Cholesterol: 10.6 mg
•Sodium: 365.0 mg
•Total Carbs: 13.8 g
•Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
•Protein: 15.7 g
Source: Spark Recipes
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 4 light string cheese sticks
- 1 T flour
- 1 c panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 1/2 c egg substitute (or 2 egg whites)
- 1 1/2 T **Chef Meg's Italian Herb Seasoning Blend
- **Italian Herb Seasoning Blend (makes about 1/4 c)
- Ingredients
- 1 T Mediterranean oregano, dried
- 1 T basil, dried
- 1 T sage, dried
- 1 t rosemary, dried
- 1 t red pepper flakes
- Directions
- Combine spices in a mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to six months. Before using, crush herbs between your fingers to release more flavor.
- Minutes to Prepare: 3
- Number of Servings: 4
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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Pour the flour onto a small plate.
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Cut the cheese sticks in half. Roll each cheese stick in the flour.
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Place breadcrumbs and Italian herb blend in a small container with a lid or zipper-top bag; set aside.
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Pour egg substitute into a shallow dish.
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Using one hand, roll the floured cheese sticks in the egg mixture.
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One at a time, using your other (dry) hand, transfer the cheese sticks to the bread crumb mixture and shake to coat.
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Using the dry hand, remove from the crumb mixture and place on the baking pan.
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. Continue until all cheese sticks are breaded.
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. Spritz each cheese stick with cooking spray.
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. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
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If desired, dunk these cheese sticks in low-sodium tomato sauce (calories not included).