Nashville Bacon Mozz Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 cheese sticks (mozzarella)
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8 strips of bacon
→ Seasoning
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1 tablespoon spicy sauce
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1 teaspoon smoky paprika
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1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 tablespoon melted butter
# How to Make It:
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Heat up your oven to 400°F (200°C) and put some parchment paper on a baking tray.
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Combine spicy sauce, ground cayenne, smoky paprika, powdered garlic, dried onion powder, cracked black pepper, and melted butter in a small bowl to make your hot coating.
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Take each cheese stick and wrap it in a bacon strip. You can use toothpicks to hold everything together if needed.
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Paint your bacon-covered cheese sticks with plenty of the spicy sauce mix.
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Arrange your wrapped sticks on the parchment paper and pop them in the hot oven for about 15-20 minutes. They're done when the bacon gets crispy and the cheese starts bubbling.
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Let them sit for a bit before eating. Don't forget to take out any toothpicks you used.
# Additional Tips:
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Want it less spicy? Just cut back on the cayenne or skip it completely.
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Try switching the cheese type to pepper jack or cheddar for different tastes.
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For extra crispiness, finish them under the broiler but watch carefully so they don't burn.
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A little drizzle of honey works great against the heat of these snacks.