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Easy Spinach Dip Cheese Sticks

Easy Spinach Dip Cheese Sticks, a perfect party appetizer no matter the occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 20 -24

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 6 Tablespoons Milk
  • 2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs or Panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Marinara Sauce for dipping
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a square baking pan lined with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in thick layer and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, whisk eggs and milk together.
  • Place the flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls.
  • Once the dip is completely frozen, remove the block of dip from the tin foil and cut into 1/2 inch strips, then slice the strips in half into sticks. Keep them frozen as you bread them.
  • Dip the spinach dip cheese sticks into the flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs, then back into the eggs, and finally back into the breadcrumbs.
  • Set the breaded sticks aside on a plate.
  • Heat oil in skillet and cook sticks for about 30 seconds to a minute on each side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, but making sure the dip has melted on the inside.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with marinara sauce for dipping.