Everything Bagel Cheddar Cheese Sticks

Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 5 (4 each)

WHAT YOU NEED

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 pkg. (7.5 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese Sticks, cut in half
  • 2/3 cup marinara sauce

LET’S MAKE IT

  • Combine flour and 1 Tbsp. seasoning in shallow dish. Beat eggs in second shallow dish until blended. Combine bread crumbs and remaining seasoning in third shallow dish.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Dip cheese sticks, 1 at a time, in flour mixture, then eggs, then bread crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat all sides of cheese with each ingredient. Repeat to create a double coating.
  • Place cheese sticks on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze 30 min.
  • Heat oven to 400° Spray cheese sticks lightly with cooking spray. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown.
  • Serve with marinara sauce.