Categories: Snacks
Ingredients
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in thirds crosswise
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
Directions
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Place the cheese stick pieces in a shallow pan, sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. Pour the buttermilk in a small bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika in another shallow pan.
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Working with one at a time, dip cheese stick pieces into the buttermilk and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place in a single layer on a large plate. Freeze until firm.
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eheat oven to 400.
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Coat a foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the frozen cheese stick pieces in a single layer, being careful not to touch each other. Bake 5 minutes, turn, and bake 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp, being careful not to melt.
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Serve as is or with tomato sauce for dipping.