📝 Description
Baked Ham & Cheese Mozzarella Sticks are crispy golden breaded sticks stuffed with melted mozzarella and savory ham—baked until crunchy on the outside and gooey inside.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Crispy crunchy coating, salty ham, and stretchy melted mozzarella in every bite. Savory, cheesy, comforting, and perfect for snacking or appetizers.
🛒 Ingredients
8 mozzarella string cheese sticks 🧀
8 slices ham 🍖
1 cup flour
2 eggs 🥚
1½ cups breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil
🍯 Optional Dip
Marinara sauce 🍅 or honey mustard
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🧀 Wrap
Wrap each mozzarella stick with ham tightly.
2. ❄️ Freeze
Freeze for 30–45 minutes (important so cheese doesn’t melt too fast).
3. 🍳 Bread
Coat in flour → egg → seasoned breadcrumbs.
4. 🔁 Double coat
Repeat egg + breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
5. 🔥 Bake
Place on tray, spray lightly with oil, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
6. 🍽️ Serve
Serve hot with marinara or your favorite dip.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 15 min | Freeze: 45 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: ~1 hr 15 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 310 | Protein: 18g | Servings: 4
