Recipe
Appetizer
Cheese Poppers
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Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Double dipping the cheese in egg whites and a bread crumb mixture creates an extra crunchy coating.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| ½ c. Hy-Vee plain bread crumbs | ||
| 2 tbsp. Hy-Vee panko bread crumbs | ||
| 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme | ||
| 8 Hy-Vee light mozzarella string cheese | ||
| 2 Hy-Vee large eggs, lightly beaten | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee flour | ||
| Hy-Vee non-stick cooking spray | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee pizza sauce, warmed |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and thyme. In two separate bowls, place eggs and flour. Cut each cheese stick into three pieces. Dip each piece into flour, then egg, then crumb mixture. Repeat dipping in egg and crumb mixture a second time. Arrange coated pieces on prepared baking sheet. Spray cheese poppers with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with pizza sauce.
Nutrition facts
Servings
120 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 10g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 10%
0%
Vitamin C 4%
0%
Iron 4%
0%
Calcium 20%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Health 2014.