Fun Food Friday

Flamin' Hot Cheetos Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella sticks have always been one of those finger foods I crave the most. I don’t know about you but I’ve always looked forward to that first bite of ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness. If you’re like me and are willing to sacrifice your taste buds in the name of food, you just might be blown away by Laura Rege’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Mozzarella Sticks. Unlike the mozzarella sticks you’d find on a menu or freezer, Rege’s homemade version is baked not fried, but tastes just as crispy and delicious.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes

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Here's what you'll need:

• 6 or more skim mozzarella sticks

• 1 cup of finely crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

• 3 tablespoons of ALL-PURPOSE’ flour

• ½ cup of Ranch dressing , or the dressing of your choice

Ready? Set. Go!

1. Pre- Heat the oven to 400 degrees

2. Freeze the mozzarella sticks until solid; which technically sets the prep time to 1-3 hours

• Yes, unfortunately this step is necessary. If you don't freeze the Mozzarella sticks for those 1-3 hours prior, it will melt as soon as you begin cooking them

3. Crush the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

You can keep them in the bag and crunch them using a rolling pin, or a can as a substitute -

If you own a blender; throw them right in

4. Set up a Breading Station

You'll need three bowls

• Crack and whisk two eggs in one bowl, until well beaten

• Add the crushed Cheetos into the second bowl

• And in the third, add the All-Purpose Flour’

5. Coat the frozen Mozzarella sticks in the flour, whisked eggs then the crushed Flamin’ Cheetos

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes

7. Serve with Ranch

• **Or the dressing of your choice

8. Enjoy :)

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Source(s)

1. Rege, Laura. "Flamin' Hot Cheetos Mozzarella Sticks." 20 August 2019, https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28568097/flamin-hot-mozzarella-sticks-recipe/