Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks – Cheesy, Spicy, Gone in a Flash Recipe
Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a deliciously spicy and cheesy appetizer combining crispy bacon, melty mozzarella, and bold Nashville hot sauce flavors. Perfect for game day or a party snack, these bites pack a fiery punch wrapped in savory goodness and bake up quickly in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 mozzarella sticks 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Bacon
- 8 mozzarella sticks
- 8 slices bacon
- toothpicks
Hot Sauce Mixture
- 1/4 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s RedHot
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even cooking and easy cleanup.
- Wrap the Mozzarella Sticks: Take each mozzarella stick and wrap a slice of bacon tightly around it, securing the ends with a toothpick to hold the bacon in place during cooking.
- Prepare the Hot Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to create a spicy, flavorful glaze.
- Coat the Bacon Wrapped Sticks: Generously brush the hot sauce mixture over each bacon-wrapped mozzarella stick, ensuring they are well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Arrange the sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon becomes crispy and the mozzarella is melted inside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the sticks cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns from hot cheese.
Notes
- For an extra kick, sprinkle additional cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes over the sticks right before serving.
- Ensure to use toothpicks to keep the bacon securely wrapped around the mozzarella sticks during baking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor as the cheese tends to harden upon cooling.
- If you prefer less spicy, reduce cayenne pepper or omit it from the hot sauce mixture.
Keywords: Nashville hot, bacon wrapped, mozzarella sticks, spicy appetizer, cheese sticks, baked mozzarella, game day snack
