Mozza Sticks with Salsa

  • 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 rectangles
  • 2 jalapenos, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 3 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp minced cilantro
  1. Combine the jalapenso, shallots, tomatoes, sea salt, 1/2 tsp garlic salt, cumin, and cilantro.  Marinate at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. Combine the cornflakes, 1 tsp garlic salt, oregano, and cayenne.
  4. Beat the egg whites with the water.
  5. Dip the cheese sticks in the flour, then the egg, and then the cornflake mixture.  Re-dip them in the egg and then again in the cereal to double coat them. 
  6. Lay the cheese sticks on the aluminum foil.  Let stand for 10 minutes.
  7. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the sticks are golden and the cheese is soft.
  8. Serve with the salsa.

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