A fan favorite of our frozen section for over a decade, now, Trader Joe’s Breaded Mozzarella Sticks may seem like a simple product, but they actually took us forever to bring in to our stores. We wanted to get it just right, and while there were plenty of options out there from the get-go, most of them weren’t very good. We wanted really good. And we got it, in the most seemingly simple way—we started with the cheese. Trader Joe’s Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks begin with really good, part skim mozzarella cheese from Wisconsin. 

Once we knew we had the right cheese, we set about perfecting the breading. Restaurant versions are crunchy, but most bake-at-home versions become a soggy mess very quickly. The solution to the soggy mess situation was panko bread crumbs, lightly seasoned with garlic butter flavor. This simple breading creates a crispy crust that brings a captivating crunch to every bite. We like these Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks dipped in simple tomato sauces like our Organic Marinara Sauce, or simply as they are, with no sauce at all. And we really like our price, a considerable value compared to other stores’ mozzarella sticks—we think you will, too.