This appetizer was badly in need of a rebrand. A pivot from late-night liability to high-functioning respectability. Quest Zesty Ranch Cheesy Protein Crackers to the rescue. With this recipe, your sticks show up crispy, coated, and packing 26g of delicious protein per serving. Before you know it you’re hitting a new PR, clearing your inbox, and still making it home in time to crush the bedtime stories. Sure, it’s still a mozzarella stick, but with a very different résumé.
Check out the full recipe below:
NUTRITIONAL INFO
ZESTY RANCH MOZZARELLA STICKS
Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 2 cheese sticks
Calories: 120 | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Net Carb: 2g
Total Carb: 3g | Sugar: <1g
Ingredients
ZESTY RANCH MOZZARELLA STICKS
Method
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Preheat the oven to 375 F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the flour, egg, and chips in their own shallow bowls. Cover each cheese stick in flour and then coat in egg.
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Add each egg coated cheese stick to the crushed zesty ranch cracker bowl and cover.
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Place them on the baking sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes. Serve hot with ranch sauce.
