Description
Smoky, crispy bacon hugging melty mozzarella cheese, all coated in a spicy Nashville-inspired batter. A bold, spicy, and indulgent twist on classic mozzarella sticks.
Ingredients
- String Cheese: 8 sticks
- Bacon: 8 thin-sliced strips
- Hot Sauce: 1/4 cup (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- Flour: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2, whisked
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
Instructions
- Wrap each string cheese stick with a strip of thin-sliced bacon, ensuring the cheese is fully covered.
- Secure the bacon with toothpicks if needed.
- Dust each bacon-wrapped stick lightly with flour.
- Dip the floured sticks into whisked eggs, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Roll the sticks in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra heat, mix cayenne pepper into the breadcrumbs. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Nashville hot, bacon mozzarella sticks, spicy appetizer