Description
Crispy Baked Ham and Cheese Sticks are a delightful snack featuring savory ham and gooey mozzarella, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of ham
- 8 sticks of mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each slice of ham around a stick of mozzarella cheese.
- Dip each ham-wrapped cheese stick into beaten eggs, letting the excess drip off.
- Roll the sticks in breadcrumbs until coated, pressing gently.
- Place the coated sticks on a greased baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Spray the sticks lightly with cooking spray or drizzle oil on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare and refrigerate a few hours before baking; add extra baking time. For a quicker version, use an air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg