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Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks in a metal basket, served with a side of dipping sauce.

Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Flamin' Hot Cheetos finely crushed
  • Preferred dipping sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Unwrap the mozzarella sticks and place them on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 60 minutes.
    Unwrapped mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet, ready to freeze.
  • Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the crushed Cheetos.
  • Dredge each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then roll in the crushed Cheetos, pressing gently to adhere. For a thicker coating, repeat the egg and Cheetos steps.
    Breading Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks with flour, egg wash, and crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
  • Place the coated mozzarella sticks back into the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
    Placing Hot Cheeto mozzarella sticks on a baking sheet to set.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent the cheese from oozing out. Serve with your preferred dipping sauce.
    Hot Cheeto mozzarella sticks with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 622mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks
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