Description
Delicious mozzarella sticks wrapped in crispy bacon, bursting with the bold flavors of Nashville hot chicken, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 12 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Almond flour or pork rinds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut your bacon strips in half.
- Mix together the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the seasoning over the bacon pieces.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick with a piece of seasoned bacon.
- Place the wrapped sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preference. Use low-moisture mozzarella for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: low carb, bacon wrapped, mozzarella sticks, appetizers, party food