Braces Friendly Recipe: Week 34

We hope everyone had a safe and fun Fourth of July last week, and is ready for this weekend! We have a fun recipe that everyone is sure to enjoy.

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Baked Mozzarella Bites

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
• 3 tablespoons egg substitute
• Cooking spray 
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• 1/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish.
3. 3. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute; dredge in panko. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
4. 4. Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds. Serve with mozzarella pieces.

Phoebe Wu, Cooking Light 

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