Bacon Mozzarella Snacks (Print)
Bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks coated with breadcrumbs, then baked until the cheese melts and the bacon crisps up. An easy crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients:
→ Breading prep
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for max crunch)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese sticks
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12 pre-frozen mozzarella sticks
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12 pieces of bacon
→ Extras
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Oil spray or olive oil for greasing the tray
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Marinara sauce to serve alongside
# Steps:
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Pop your mozzarella sticks in the freezer for at least half an hour. If they’re already solidly frozen, you’re good to go! Skipping this step can turn the whole thing into a melted disaster. Learn from my mistakes!
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Crank your oven up to 425°F. As it warms up, grab your baking tray, lay down some parchment paper, and spritz it lightly with cooking spray or a thin coat of olive oil.
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Take a frozen mozzarella stick and swirl a bacon strip around it from top to bottom, slightly overlapping as you go. If the bacon doesn’t want to stay in place, pin it with a toothpick, but don’t forget to pull those out after baking.
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Set up three shallow bowls. Bowl one: toss in your flour. Bowl two: whisk up those eggs. Bowl three: mix your panko with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until the seasonings are spread evenly.
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First, roll the bacon-wrapped sticks through the flour, making sure no spots are missed. Next, dunk them into the egg mixture, and finally, press them into the seasoned breadcrumbs. Put each coated stick onto your lined tray.
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Place your tray in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Check often near the end—you’re aiming for bacon that’s crisp and cheese that’s just starting to bubble. Burnt snacks are no fun!
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Let the sticks rest for a couple of minutes once they’re out of the oven. Dive in too fast, and you’ll encounter molten cheese. Heat your marinara during this time, then dig in!
# Notes:
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These crispy, cheesy bacon sticks are perfect for hanging with friends, watching a movie, or just treating yourself. You’ll love the crunchy and gooey combo!
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If the bacon doesn’t crisp up fast enough, try thicker bacon or pre-cook it for a couple of seconds in the microwave.
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Don’t skip freezing—this trick helps the cheese hold its shape while the bacon gets that yummy crunch. You can prep these up to a day early, too!