Description
Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks: A crispy and cheesy indulgence perfect for parties, game days, or cozy movie nights. This delicious appetizer combines gooey mozzarella with crispy bacon, making it a must-try for cheese lovers and bacon aficionados alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mozzarella sticks
- 10 slices of bacon
- ½ cup of flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients including fresh mozzarella sticks and high-quality bacon.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange the wrapped sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a minute before serving with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat by placing them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For best results, use thick-cut bacon and freeze mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes before wrapping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mozzarella stick
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg