Description
Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a delicious and indulgent snack that combines the gooeyness of mozzarella with the savory crunch of bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each mozzarella stick in a slice of bacon, ensuring the entire stick is covered.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the sticks until golden brown. This should take about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the fried mozzarella sticks to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes to ensure the cheese inside is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider baking the sticks instead of frying them.
- Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumbs for added flavor.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg