Description
These spicy Nashville hot bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks are a delicious twist on a classic snack. The combination of gooey cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy seasoning makes for a perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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For the Mozzarella Sticks:
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut in half
- 12 slices of bacon (thin-cut recommended)
- Toothpicks
For the Nashville Hot Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying:
- 2 cups (480ml) vegetable oil (or enough for shallow frying)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Mozzarella Sticks: Cut mozzarella sticks in half and wrap each with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
- Make the Nashville Hot Seasoning: In a bowl, mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Fry the Mozzarella Sticks: Heat oil in a pan, fry the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with Nashville hot seasoning and optional parsley. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is cooked through and crispy before serving.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg