Description

Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are the perfect combination of crispy, savory bacon and gooey, melty mozzarella. Coated in breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection, these cheesy treats are served with marinara sauce for a mouthwatering snack or appetizer. Whether for a party, game night, or a quick snack, these Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks will be a hit!

Ingredients

Scale

12 mozzarella sticks
12 strips of bacon
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred for extra crunch)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)
Marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Set up breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
Coat mozzarella sticks: First, dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally, roll them in breadcrumbs.
Wrap with bacon: Take a strip of bacon and wrap it around each breaded mozzarella stick.
Arrange on baking sheet: Place the bacon-wrapped sticks on a greased baking sheet. Lightly spray them with cooking spray.
Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden.
Serve: Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

If you’re using thicker mozzarella sticks, you may need to increase the baking time.
For an extra crispy texture, use panko breadcrumbs.
You can freeze these sticks before baking to make them ahead of time and bake them later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Stick
Calories: 140 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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