Description
Prepare your taste buds for a delightful and irresistible snack that combines the bold flavors of Nashville hot chicken with the classic comforts of bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks. Spicy Nashville Bacon Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate fusion of spicy, savory, and irresistibly cheesy goodness that will have your guests clamoring for more.
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks, as needed
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: To 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wrap the Mozzarella: Wrap each mozzarella stick with one slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks if needed.
3. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce, melted butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
4. Coat: Brush the sauce mixture generously over each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick.
5. Bake: Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
6. Cool Slightly: Let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
7. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with ranch dressing.
Notes
To ensure your Spicy Nashville Bacon Mozzarella Sticks turn out perfectly, consider these helpful tips:
Choose the right mozzarella sticks: Opt for thicker, higher-quality mozzarella sticks that can hold up to the wrapping and baking process.
Wrap the bacon tightly: Wrap each mozzarella stick snugly with the bacon slice to prevent leakage and ensure even cooking.
Bake at a high temperature: The high heat helps the bacon get crispy while keeping the cheese melted and gooey.
Experiment with dipping sauces: Serve your Spicy Nashville Bacon Mozzarella Sticks with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch, blue cheese, or even extra hot sauce for those who crave even more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mozzarella sticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg