Ranch Mozzarella Sticks

Name: Ranch Mozzarella Sticks
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 skim mozzarella sticks; 1 c. panko bread crumbs; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix; 2 large eggs, well beaten; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. warm marinara; 1/4 c. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing

By Laura RegePublished: Jun 4, 2019

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

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It's really hard to improve upon a crispy, melty mozzarella stick...unless, of course, you add ranch seasoning. We're honestly a little mad that we didn't think of this recipe sooner. It's TOO good.

Ingredients

6
skim mozzarella sticks
1 cup
panko bread crumbs
1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp.
Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
2
large eggs, well beaten
3 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup
warm marinara
1/4 cup
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing

Directions

1. Step 1Freeze mozzarella sticks until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss the panko with the oil, breaking up some of the panko with your hands to a finer texture. Bake, stirring halfway through, until lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Turn off oven and let panko cool.
3. Step 3When ready to bread, preheat the oven to 400°. Set up a breading station: In a shallow bowl, whisk together cooled panko and ranch seasoning; in another bowl, add eggs; and in another bowl, add flour.
4. Step 4Coat frozen mozzarella sticks in flour, then dip in egg, then panko, repeat with egg, and repeat with panko. Arrange on a baking sheet.
5. Step 5Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching carefully so the cheese doesn’t ooze. Serve with warm marinara sauce and ranch dressing for dipping.