Name: Nashville Hot Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks
Ingredients: 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks; 12 slices thin-cut bacon; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Nashville hot seasoning; 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Nashville Hot Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

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Spicy, crispy bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks with a Nashville hot kick.

Author: Claire Monroe

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
12 slices thin-cut bacon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Nashville hot seasoning
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of bacon, ensuring full coverage.
Dredge each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs mixed with Nashville hot seasoning.
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the sticks in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/nashville-hot-bacon-mozzarella-sticks/