Baked Ham and Cheese Mozzarella Sticks
These baked ham and cheese mozzarella sticks are a healthier and delicious snack you can feel great about feeding your family. So easy and yum!
These baked ham and cheese mozzarella sticks are a healthier and delicious snack you can feel great about feeding your family. So easy and yum!
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.28124999955 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0.038834999937864 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1g)
- Sodium 145.348124999991 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0.00761624998781403 g
- Calories 2 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay an eggroll wrap down in a diamond shape and place a slice of ham in the middle. Place one mozzarella stick in the middle of the ham. Fold in the sides of the wrapper into the cheese and then roll up the entire wrapper to create eggroll shape. Place on baking sheet seam side down.
- Brush each stick lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned to your liking (you might want to check them with a couple minutes left as all ovens are different). Remove from the oven and turn the sticks. Place back in the oven for 4-5 more minutes or until browned.
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Traditional mozzarella sticks rely on deep fryers to achieve crisp exteriors, but wrapping them in thin pastry sheets allows for an oven-baked approach. This method avoids hot oil splatters while still delivering the necessary crunch. Position the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Parchment paper prevents the wrappers from sticking during the initial bake. Rolling the cheese tightly inside the ham prevents leaks. Air pockets cause steam buildup, which bursts the pastry. Seal the edges securely by brushing a small amount of water along the final corner of the wrapper if needed. Olive oil brushed over the surface promotes even browning, while garlic salt adheres best to the oiled exterior. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes before checking the color. Turning the sticks halfway through the cooking time ensures the bottom browns just as evenly as the top. Allow them to rest for two minutes before serving so the interior cheese stabilizes slightly. Alternative proteins work well here. Thinly sliced turkey or roast beef can replace the ham at a one-to-one ratio without altering the structural integrity of the roll.
