Cheese sticks in the oven

Cookinero 4 Mar 2025

Cheese sticks in the oven are crispy and aromatic. Mayonnaise, which is added at the dough preparation stage, gives them a piquant taste. The recipe for cheese sticks in the oven is very simple. To prepare at home, you will need high-quality hard cheese - it should not be squeezed and have a dense structure ("Tilsiter", "Maasdam").

How to cook Cheese sticks in the oven

Step 1

Cheese sticks in the oven

Prepare the dough. Beat the egg whites, add mayonnaise and soft butter. Beat for 1-2 minutes. Grate the cheese on a fine grater and add to the resulting mixture. Add salt, flour and soda. Mix until smooth. Knead a thick dough and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Cheese sticks in the oven

Prepare the cheese sticks. Grease the table or work surface where you will roll out the dough with vegetable oil. Roll out the dough into a layer 0.5 cm thick and cut into strips 1-1.5 cm wide. Place the cheese sticks on a greased baking sheet. Grease the sticks with yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the sticks in an oven preheated to 200 ˚C for 20 minutes.

Cheese sticks in the oven - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! You can use plain Greek yogurt or sour cream as a 1:1 substitute for mayonnaise. Both will provide similar moisture and fat content for a tender dough.
Replace the regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. For best results, add ¼ tsp xanthan gum (if not included in the blend) to mimic the elasticity of gluten.
Store cooled cheese sticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days. Re-crisp in a 180°C oven for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Yes! Freeze unbaked dough strips on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Bake frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes. Baked sticks can also be frozen—reheat at 180°C until crisp.
Try poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, or a sprinkle of paprika for flavor variation. For extra cheesiness, dust with grated Parmesan before baking.
Replace half the flour with almond flour or coconut flour (reduce further if needed—these flours absorb more moisture). Note: Texture will be denser.
Air fry or bake at 180°C for 3–4 minutes. Avoid microwaving, as it makes them soggy.
Absolutely! Adjust baking time: 15 minutes for thinner sticks (0.5cm wide) or 25 minutes for thicker ones (2–3cm). Always check for golden edges.
Pair with marinara, garlic aioli, or a spicy sriracha-mayo blend. For a sweet twist, try honey mustard or fig jam.

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