Homemade cheese sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- String cheese (mozzarella works well)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (you can use Italian-style breadcrumbs for extra flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the string cheese into individual sticks. You can cut them in half for smaller portions.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour with the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with milk to create an egg wash.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Take each string cheese piece and coat it in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Make sure to press the breadcrumbs onto the cheese sticks to ensure a good coating.
- Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the cheese sticks with cooking spray or brush them with a small amount of oil. This will help them brown and crisp up in the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Allow the cheese sticks to cool for a few minutes before serving.
You can serve these homemade cheese sticks with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or any other dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy your delicious homemade snack!
