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Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

These Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a fiery, cheesy appetizer that packs a punch. Crispy bacon hugs gooey mozzarella, all brushed with a bold Nashville hot sauce blend. Perfect for game day, parties, or whenever you want to spice things up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mozzarella sticks
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • toothpicks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with a toothpick.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the hot sauce, melted butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  • Brush the hot sauce mixture generously over each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick.
  • Place the sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, sprinkle additional cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes over the sticks right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword bacon wrapped, Game Day, mozzarella sticks, Nashville hot, spicy appetizer
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