Cheese Sticks With Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1/2 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cut cheese crosswise into 4 (1-ounce) slices. Cut each slice in half lengthwise. Dip cheese sticks into egg white; dredge in breadcrumbs. Repeat coating procedure once, using remaining egg white and breadcrumbs. Place cheese sticks on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Freeze 30 minutes.
- Coat a small saucepan with cooking spray. Place over medium heat until hot. Add red pepper, parsley, and onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Remove cheese sticks from freezer, and coat with cooking spray. Bake at 450u0b0 for 5 minutes or until cheese begins to soften. Serve immediately with tomato sauce mixture.
cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, sweet red pepper, parsley, onion, salt, fresh oregano, fresh basil, thyme, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheese-sticks-with-marinara-sauce (may not work)