Description
A delicious appetizer featuring crispy mozzarella sticks served with a creamy spinach dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 package mozzarella sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix spinach, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut mozzarella sticks in half and dip each half in the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with the spinach dip on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add red pepper flakes.
- You can use frozen spinach, just ensure it is well-drained.
- These can be fried instead of baked for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks with dip
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks