Mozzarella Bites

Yield: 3 servings

Serving size: 3 mozzarella bites

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup herb-flavored panko breadcrumbs
• 3 light string cheese sticks
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Heat a medium size skillet over medium heat. Add ⅓ cup of panko breadcrumbs to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring the whole time.
3. Remove from heat and place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
4. Put the egg whites in a small bowl.
5. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces.
6. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg whites then roll in breadcrumbs. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Bake for 3 minutes or until cheese is softened and thoroughly heated (without losing too much shape).
8. Pour the marina sauce into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high one minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (3 mozzarella bites)

Smartpoints: 3

Calories: 101

Fat: 5g

Sat. Fat: 2g

Carbohydrates: 7g

Fiber: 0g

Protein: 8g

Sugars: 1g

Sodium: 341mg