Quick Description
These Baked Ham and Cheese Mozzarella Sticks are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with savory ham and melty cheese. Oven-baked instead of fried, they’re an easy appetizer or snack that delivers big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family treat.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 12 sticks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freeze Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
Total Time: ~50 minutes
Ingredients List
- 12 mozzarella sticks (low-moisture preferred)
- 12 thin slices deli ham
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian-style preferred)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Wrap the Cheese
Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of ham. Press gently so the ham sticks to the cheese. - Set Up Breading Station
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: eggs whisked with milk
- Bowl 3: breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, and pepper
- Bread the Sticks
Roll each ham-wrapped cheese stick in flour, dip into egg, then coat fully in breadcrumbs.
For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step. - Freeze
Place breaded sticks on a tray and freeze for 20 minutes (this prevents cheese leakage). - Bake
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Place sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy. - Serve
Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (per stick – approximate)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fat: 10g
