Description
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible combination of “Sweet and Savory Bacon Mozzarella Poppers”! These bite-sized snacks are the perfect fusion of flavors, guaranteed to elevate any gathering or party.
Ingredients
- 12 slices of bacon
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to a toasty 400°F.
2. Grab those 12 slices of bacon and cut each one in half, giving you 24 delectable bacon pieces.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp of garlic powder.
4. Take a mozzarella cheese stick and wrap a half slice of bacon around it, securing it with a toothpick.
5. Gently roll the bacon-wrapped cheese stick in the brown sugar mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
6. Arrange the coated poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they’re not touching each other.
7. Pop those beauties in the preheated oven and let them bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted to perfection.
8. Carefully remove the poppers from the oven and serve them piping hot.
Notes
For an extra touch of indulgence, try dipping the “Sweet and Savory Bacon Mozzarella Poppers” in a creamy ranch or spicy marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 20