Description
Crispy Spinach Dip Mozzarella Sticks filled with creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package (12 ounces) mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Combine the chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Cut each mozzarella string cheese stick in half. Wrap a portion of the spinach mixture around each cheese stick, covering it completely.
- Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dip each wrapped cheese stick first in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot (about 350°F).
- Fry the breaded mozzarella sticks in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the sticks at 400°F after spraying with oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg