Baked Mozzarella Bites

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons egg substitute 
• 0.3 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
• 0.3 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 3 ounce part-skim mozzarella string cheese 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• microwave

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 42
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 1/3 cup panko to pan, and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
4. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish.
5. Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute; dredge in panko.
6. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
7. Bake at 425 for 3 minutes or until the cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
8. Pour the marinara sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds.
9. Serve with mozzarella pieces.