Description
Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a flavor-packed appetizer that combines crispy bacon with gooey mozzarella cheese, seasoned with a spicy Nashville hot blend. Perfect for parties or game day, these indulgent bites offer an irresistible crunch and a kick of heat. Serve them with ranch dressing to balance the spice for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mozzarella string cheese (about 8 sticks)
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Nashville hot chicken seasoning
- Ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each mozzarella stick in half if desired for easier handling. Wrap each piece tightly with a slice of bacon.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and mix breadcrumbs with Nashville hot seasoning in the third bowl.
- Dredge each bacon-wrapped stick in flour, dip it in egg, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated sticks on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (90g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Use high-quality mozzarella and thick-cut bacon for the best results. Adjust the amount of Nashville hot seasoning based on your spice tolerance. Experiment by adding different spices to your breadcrumb mixture for unique flavors.