Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks are great for parties and after-school snacks. The cheese and pretzel combo makes this appetizer recipe irresistible!
My family is always in the mood for mozzarella cheese sticks. Whenever we go out to eat, we HAVE to order them as an appetizer. When we are at home, my kids like to heat mozzarella string cheese sticks in the microwave until they melt and start to brown along the edges.
I’ve previously shared recipes for baked mozzarella cheese sticks, deep fried mozzarella sticks, buffalo ranch mozzarella sticks, and bacon mozzarella sticks. Today I’m going with a crunchy, salty coating of crushed pretzels on the mozzarella cheese sticks.
How To Make Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks:
Step One: Slice The Cheese
Stack twelve mozzarella cheese sticks and cut in half using a large knife. To make this go faster, cut them all at once or several at a time.
Step Two: Crush The Pretzels
Crush enough pretzels to make one cup using a food processor or put them in a gallon sized plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Step Three: Coat The Cheese Sticks
Coat cheese sticks with flour and dip in the egg mixture. Roll in crushed pretzels until fully coated.
Step Four: Arrange In The Pan and Bake
Line a pan with parchment paper and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Move them to a baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes.
Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks FAQs
1. Can these be made ahead of time? Yes, they can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to bake.
2. Could I use something else for the outside? For this post, I used salted pretzel sticks but it would be fun to try cheddar pretzels or garlic and parmesan pretzels for a different flavor.
3. Would it work to use a different kind of cheese? You could try using different kinds of cheese sticks like the smoked flavor or Colby Jack.
More Cheese Recipes
- Easy Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe
- Buffalo Ranch Mozzarella Sticks
- Bacon Crusted Mozzarella Sticks
- Bloomin’ Pretzel Cheese Bread
Pretzel Crusted Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
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Ingredients
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks like string cheese
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ¾ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half.
- Beat the eggs with the two tablespoons of milk.
- Coat the cheese sticks in flour, dip in the egg mixture and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Put the coated cheese sticks in a pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the freezer, place on a baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes.
