Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will leave your taste buds craving for more. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a party or a casual get-together. The combination of crispy bread crumbs and gooey melted cheese, paired with a tangy marinara sauce, is simply irresistible.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 3 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce, for dipping

To start, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
Next, dip each piece of cheese in the beaten egg, then coat in the bread crumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese. Place the coated cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce for dipping and enjoy!
This dish is a perfect combination of crispy and gooey, with a tangy and flavorful marinara sauce. It's a crowd-pleaser and will leave your guests wanting more. The type of this dish is 'Appetizer' and the 3 main ingredients are mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, and marinara sauce.