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Nashville Hot Beef Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 sticks per serving)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Nashville Hot Beef Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks combine spicy, smoky, and cheesy flavors into a crispy, indulgent appetizer. Mozzarella sticks are wrapped in savory beef bacon, coated in a Nashville hot spice breadcrumb mix, and deep-fried to golden perfection, then finished with a drizzle of hot sauce for extra kick.

Ingredients

Beef Bacon and Mozzarella

  • 8 mozzarella sticks
  • 8 slices beef bacon

Breading Station

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
  • 2 tbsp Nashville hot spice mix (1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp brown sugar)

Finishing

  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • Hot sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mozzarella Sticks: Freeze mozzarella sticks for about 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape while cooking.
  2. Wrap the Sticks: Wrap each frozen mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of beef bacon, overlapping the ends to secure them properly.
  3. Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with the Nashville hot spice mix.
  4. Dredge the Sticks: Dip each bacon-wrapped stick first in flour, then egg, and finally coat with the spicy breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C), enough to fully submerge the sticks.
  6. Fry the Mozzarella Sticks: Fry the sticks in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy, taking care not to overcrowd the oil.
  7. Drain and Season: Remove the fried sticks with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still hot, drizzle with hot sauce and sprinkle additional Nashville hot spice mix for an extra spicy finish.

Notes

  • Freezing the mozzarella sticks before wrapping and frying helps prevent cheese from leaking out.
  • Using beef bacon provides a richer, smoky flavor compared to pork bacon.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper quantity in the spice mix to control spiciness to your preference.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor as mozzarella sticks are best enjoyed crispy and hot.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/nashville-hot-beef-bacon-wrapped-mozzarella-sticks-recipe/