simple homemade cheese sticks

Name: Simple Homemade Cheese Sticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 - eggs; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1 cup(s) dry italian bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 12 stick(s) string cheese; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; - cooking spray (such as pam); - marinara or spaghetti sauce

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Rebecca Trent

Updated on Jul 6, 2014

I've made cheese sticks before, but when I discovered this idea I thought wow! Why didn't I think of this sooner.

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Homemade, quick, and easy cheese sticks. Kids will love these! Very flavorful with a crunchy yet tender crust. 5 star recipe for sure!

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup dry italian bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 sticks string cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- cooking spray (such as pam)
- marinara or spaghetti sauce

How To Make simple homemade cheese sticks

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f. In small bowl, mix eggs and water until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

In large plastic bag, mix bread crumbs, garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper. Seal bag. Shake well.
Step 3

Coat cheese stick in flour, then dip in egg mixture, then in bread mixture. Then repeat egg mixture and bread crumbs!
Step 4

Cover and chill in freezer about 30 min to 1 hour to allow batter to stick to cheese.
Step 5

Place on baking sheet. Spray cheese sticks with cooking spray. Bake uncovered for 6-8 minutes. Use marinara sauce for dipping.
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