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Crispy Mozzarella Sticks Marinara Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 tsps commercial pesto
  • 4 (3 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch) sticks part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz)
  •  Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  • 1/4 c fat-free tomato-and-basil marinara sauce

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Step #2 Coat cheese with pesto.
  • Step #3 Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise to form 8 (13 x 9-inch) rectangles.
  • Step #4 Place 1 phyllo sheet on a cutting board or work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying); coat with cooking spray.
  • Step #5 Place 1 sheet on top of first sheet.
  • Step #6 Fold in half crosswise to form a 9 x 6 1/2-inch rectangle.
  • Step #7 Place 1 stick of cheese at center of a short end of rectangle; fold long sides of phyllo over cheese, coat with cooking spray.
  • Step #8 Starting with the short end, roll up phyllo jelly-roll fashion.
  • Step #9 Coat with cooking spray.
  • Step #10 Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #11 Repeat with remaining phyllo & cheese.
  • Step #12 Bake at 400° for 12 mins or until golden brown.
  • Step #13 Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated.
  • Step #14 Serve marinara sauce with mozzarella sticks.
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