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Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella

Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella That'll Wow Your Guests

Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella sticks are a sensational, low-carb appetizer that combines crispy bacon with gooey mozzarella, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mozzarella Sticks
  • 12 oz Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Cut in half for easier wrapping
  • 12 slices Bacon Turkey bacon or prosciutto can be used as alternatives
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Sugar-Free Hot Sauce Adjust to heat preferences
For Baking
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For brushing on top

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, blending evenly.
  3. Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped sticks on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle spice mixture on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. Before serving, drizzle with sugar-free hot sauce to taste, and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticksCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal crunch, ensure bacon reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Use full-fat mozzarella for best melting quality and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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