Baked Mozzarella Bites

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese breadcrumbs)
• 3 pieces part skim mozzarella string cheese ((1 ounce pieces cut from stick)
• 3 tablespoons egg substitute (or 1 egg , beaten)
• cooking spray
• 1/4 cup low sodium marinara sauce

Recipe

• 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.
• 4 bake at 425° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
• 5 pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. microwave at high 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds(or heat briefly in a small saucepan). serve with mozzarella pieces.