Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

What is it?

A 16-ounce box of frozen cheese sticks, breaded in panko and seasoned with garlic butter, comes ready to bake in the oven. Inside, part-skim mozzarella from Wisconsin forms the center, so the filling melts into a stretchy, stringy pull while usually holding its shape. Compared with many other frozen mozzarella sticks, these lean on a lighter, crisper crust instead of a dense breadcrumb shell. Each stick is individually coated and frozen, then baked from frozen until the exterior browns and the cheese softens. Trader Joe's keeps the format simple here, with a straightforward breaded snack that sits alongside other freezer-aisle finger foods in the brand's lineup.