Nacho Cheese Corn Chip Encrusted Mozzarella Sticks Recipes

HEALTHY MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Pulse the melba toasts in a food processor to make semi-coarse crumbs; transfer to a medium bowl or dish. Mix in the breadcrumbs, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and the cayenne if using.
• Whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another bowl.
• Put the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add the cheese pieces to the bag, close and shake to coat. Dip one piece of the cheese at a time in the egg mixture first, and then roll firmly in the breadcrumb mixture; then dip the same piece again in the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture. (Note: Use one hand with the dry mixture and the other with the wet mixture.) Place on a parchment paper-lined plate or baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Transfer the frozen cheese sticks to another baking sheet. Fully coat the cheese sticks with the olive oil cooking spray. Bake until golden, about 12 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately with the warm marinara sauce.

CRISPY MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow dish.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 6 (5 x 3-inch) rectangles. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, making 12 in all.
• Place 1 cheese stick on a long edge of each pastry rectangle. Roll up the pastry around the cheese and press the seams and pinch the ends to seal. Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg mixture. Dip the tops into the Parmesan cheese. Place the rolls, seam-side down, onto a baking sheet. Prick the tops of the rolls with a fork.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the sticks are golden brown. Remove the sticks from the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• Heat the sauce in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Serve the sauce with the sticks for dipping.

BEER CHEESE MOZZARELLA STICKS

Steps:

• Cook the mozzarella sticks according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder, smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoons salt; cook, whisking, until smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in the beer, half-and-half and hot sauce until smooth; bring to a simmer and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the Cheddar until melted.
• Put the mozzarella sticks on a platter and drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning and chives.