Our family loves to start off meals with a fun appetizer. Our Baked Mozzarella Bites are an easy-to-make appetizer that is a family favorite everyone enjoys. Bake in advance and reheat throughout the week for a quick and easy snack. And, make sure to include Florida Orange Juice to make it a complete healthy snack.
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 (1-ounce) sticks of mozzarella string cheese
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- Cooking spray
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium skillet, add breadcrumbs and cook for 2 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
Remove breadcrumbs from heat, and place into small bowl.
Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces.
Beat 2 eggs in bowl.
Dip each piece of cheese in egg and then roll in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
Place cheese on baking sheet.
Bake for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened.
Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl and warm for 1 minute.
Serve cooked mozzarella bites with marinara sauce and enjoy.
