Baked Mozzarella Bites

Ingredients

1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese

3 tablespoons egg substitute

Cooking spray

1/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutche

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
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.
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. Bake at 425° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds. Serve with mozzarella pieces.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 3 mozzarella bites + 1 tablespoon of sauce
Per serving: Calories: 98; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 186mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 7g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 39mg; Iron: 2%; Vitamin A: 4%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 16%

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