Try this easy, reduced-fat, calcium-rich snack:
1 (12-ounce) package reduced-fat Mozzarella string cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
8 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs, crushed
½ c. prepared spaghetti sauce
Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Remove cheese from packaging and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg until foamy. In a small nonstick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with breadcrumbs and place over medium heat. Cook and stir breadcrumbs until lightly browned, about five minutes.
Dip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted breadcrumbs, coating completely. Redip the string cheese in egg and again in breadcrumbs, if desired. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1½ inches apart. Spray string cheese lightly with cooking spray. Bake five to six minutes or until heated through.
Serve with warmed spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Makes six servings. Each serving has 200 calories, 10 grams (g) fat, 14 g carbohydrate and 30 percent of the daily value for calcium.
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