Healthier Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredient List:
12 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in half
1 C Italian panko
1 C whole wheat bread crumbs
1 tbsp parsley
1 tsp red pepper flake (optional)
3 eggs lightly beaten
1 tbsp almond milk
Method:
In a medium bowl lightly beat eggs and milk
In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and panko
Dip each of the cheese sticks in the egg mixture, then into the bread mixture
Repeat
Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper
Place in freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes (cheese needs to be frozen)
Remove from freezer
Bake at 400 for 4 minutes, remove and flip sticks over
Bake for another 4 minutes until golden brown
Enjoy!
(if you do not freeze before baking they will melt!)