{"id":1783370,"date":"2022-07-27T08:12:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T13:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1783370"},"modified":"2025-03-27T07:03:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:03:53","slug":"best-frozen-mozzarella-sticks","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-frozen-mozzarella-sticks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Frozen Mozzarella Sticks, According to True Cheeseheads"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Best Classic Mozzarella Sticks<\/h2>\r\n

Market Pantry Mozzarella Cheese Sticks<\/h3>\r\nWhen you think of mozzarella sticks, you likely think of the gooey snacks you'd order at the stadium<\/a>, bar or even bowling alley. There's nothing wrong with that! Those treats are super nostalgic and downright tasty. For an at-home experience that parallels the snacks at these venues, get\u00a0Market Pantry Mozzarella Cheese Sticks<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nBefore we get into the taste, it's worth noting that these \"are a picturesque mozzarella stick,\" per Ellie Crowley<\/a> in the Test Kitchen. \"These have a nice golden brown exterior and no cheese oozed out.\"\r\n\r\nBeyond appearances, which are winning, these sticks are worth going in for seconds. \"These have just the right amount of coating on them and have a balanced flavor,\" says the Test Kitchen's Mark Neufang<\/a>.\r\n\r\nBiting into these sticks, you'll get a distinct crunch, just the right amount of salt and just the right proportion of stretchy mozzarella. Simply put by Mark, \"This is what I expect of a mozzarella stick.\"\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Target\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/kjXDRz\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n
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Mozzarella Sticks with the Best Gooey Cheese<\/h2>\r\n

Crav'n Flavor Mozzarella Sticks<\/h3>\r\nAre you all about the cheese? Stock your freezer with\u00a0Crav'n Flavor Mozzarella Sticks<\/strong><\/a>. These frozen apps had the best cheese flavor\u00a0and<\/em> the most satisfying pull of ooey gooey cheese of any we tried.\r\n\r\nIf ooey gooey, creamy mozzarella wasn't enough, these Crav'n Flavor sticks also had a satisfyingly crisp exterior. \"These are nice and crunchy,\" says Mark. The coating doesn't have a prominent Italian seasoning flavor\u2014just a nice dose of black pepper\u2014so they're great for pairing with any of your favorite condiments<\/a> like hot sauce<\/a> or even MustKetch<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOne word of advice from our Test Kitchen: Keep an eye on these as they bake or air fry. A minute too long and you'll find these may split open or ooze a little too much cheese.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Instacart\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/landing?product_id=20530169&retailer_id=68&\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Best Mozzarella Sticks with Sauce<\/h2>\r\n

TGI Fridays Mozzarella Sticks<\/h3>\r\nA frozen mozzarella stick is nothing without a good dipping sauce. It's often a marinara, though we know there are lots of ranch<\/a> fans out there! With TGI Fridays Mozzarella Sticks<\/strong><\/a> you get that dip right in the box\u2014no need to crack open a jar from the pantry.\r\n\r\nLet's start with the mozzarella sticks first before we get into the sauce, though. These sticks were noticeably different than any other option we tried. They're much flatter\u2014more of a mozzarella slab than a stick. Perhaps it's the shape that allowed these sticks to melt more evenly giving the team the stringy cheese pull moment they were all looking for.\r\n\r\nThe mozzarella in these frozen apps is very creamy and pairs well with the golden brown breadcrumb coating which is lightly seasoned with salt, pepper and a bit of garlic. When combined with the sauce\u2014a handy package of tangy tomato sauce layered with Italian seasoning\u2014you get a snack worthy of any watch party.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Target\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/n1xK9R\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n
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How We Tested Frozen Mozzarella Sticks<\/h2>\r\nFor this taste test<\/a>, we gathered up the most popular brands of frozen mozzarella sticks. Each was prepped according to package instructions and then sampled blindly by our Test Kitchen team<\/a>. Every one of the eight brands we sampled was judged according to these standards:\r\n