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Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Spicy Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks for Game Day Fun

Try these Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks, a spicy treat perfect for game day gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 sticks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mozzarella Sticks
  • 12 sticks Mozzarella Sticks Can swap for Pepper Jack for an extra kick.
  • 12 slices Bacon Choose thin slices for better wrapping and quicker crisping.
For the Hot Sauce Mixture
  • 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (Frank’s RedHot) You can substitute with your favorite hot sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, for blending the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to your preferred spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Increase for an even smokier flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds aromatic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Complements the garlic with another layer of flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal.
For Assembly
  • 12 toothpicks Toothpicks Essential for securing the bacon.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Toothpicks
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  4. Brush the sauce mixture generously over each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese begins to melt.
  6. Let the sticks cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sticks are perfect to make ahead of time and bake just before serving to ensure they are fresh and crispy.

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