Mozarella Sticks

Photo: flickr user gamene

Ingredients

2 lrg eggs

1 tablespoon water

1 cup dry bread crumbs

2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

12 stk string cheese

3 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon butter melted

1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce heated

Preparation

In a small bowl, beat eggs and water. In a plastic bag, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks in flour, then dip in egg mixture and bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Use marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.

Note: Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 4x2x1/2" sticks can be substituted for string cheese.