Baked Mozzarella Bites

Description

A quick and easy, kid friendly recipe from cooking light magazine-august 2011.

Ingredients

• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Mozzarella String Cheese
• Egg Substitute
• Cooking Spray
• Marinara Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat
3. Add 1 / 3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently
4. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish
5. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces
6. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute
7. Dredge in panko
8. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray
9. Bake at 425 for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated
10. Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl
11. Microwave at high 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds
12. Serve with mozzarella pieces