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Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks Your New Favorite Snack

Discover Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks, a tantalizing low carb snack combining smoky bacon and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon Wrap
  • 12 sticks Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Opt for part-skim for lower fat or regular for extra creaminess.
  • 12 slices Bacon Thick-cut adds a satisfying crunch; try traditional or applewood smoked for flavor.
For the Spice Mix
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper Increase or decrease based on your spice tolerance.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Substituting smoked paprika deepens the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can elevate the taste even more.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Skip if avoiding onions.
  • 1 tsp Salt Low-sodium options are available for healthier choice.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Preferably freshly cracked for maximum flavor.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works in a pinch.
For the Final Touch
  • 2 tbsp Sugar-Free Hot Sauce Feel free to swap in your favorite hot sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great substitute if needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing 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 small mixing bowl, combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Wrap each mozzarella stick completely with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks onto the prepared baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over them.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is golden brown and mozzarella is gooey.
  6. Drizzle with sugar-free hot sauce before serving. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy finish, broil the mozzarella sticks for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close watch.

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