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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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
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 20.5gFat: 23.8gSaturated Fat: 13.3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1150mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3g
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