Description
These Low Carb Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks offer a spicy twist on a classic appetizer, combining crispy bacon with gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mozzarella sticks
- 12 strips of thick-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick in a strip of bacon, securing the ends if needed, and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle over the bacon-wrapped sticks.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the sticks cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a milder flavor, reduce the cayenne pepper or substitute with smoked paprika. Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or spicy aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: low carb, bacon, mozzarella sticks, appetizers, Southern cuisine, spicy snacks