Baked Mozzarella Bites

By Kplmrm

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 mozzarella bites and 1 tablespoon sauce)
Total: 20 Minutes

Calories: 91
Fat: 5.1g
Saturated fat: 2.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
Protein: 7.2g
Carbohydrate: 6.7g
Fiber: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Iron: 0.3mg
Sodium: 162mg
Calcium: 162mg

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
• 3 tablespoons egg substitute
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish.

3. 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.

4. Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds. Serve with mozzarella pieces.