Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining the savory goodness of crispy bacon with gooey, melted mozzarella, all enhanced by a spicy Nashville hot seasoning. Perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, these sticks deliver an irresistible crunch followed by a satisfying burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 sticks per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh mozzarella sticks
- 8 thick-cut bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken Spice Mix
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust each mozzarella stick with flour to help the bacon adhere.
- Wrap each floured stick with a slice of bacon, overlapping slightly; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Mix the Nashville Hot Chicken Spice Mix with oil and brush it over each bacon-wrapped stick.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in hot sauce to create a dipping sauce.
- Serve warm, drizzled with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg