Description
Delicious crispy bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks that are perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (Italian style or plain with added seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola recommended)
Instructions
- Unwrap each mozzarella stick and cut them in half if desired. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Roll each frozen mozzarella stick in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the egg and breadcrumb step.
- Wrap each coated cheese stick with a slice of bacon, overlapping slightly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry bacon-wrapped sticks until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Keep the cheese sticks frozen for best results. Thin-cut bacon crisps better and adheres more easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg