Name: Spicy Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Ingredients: 12 mozzarella cheese sticks; 12 slices thick-cut bacon; 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp butter, melted; Toothpicks (to secure); Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)

Ingredients

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12 mozzarella cheese sticks
12 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp butter, melted
Toothpicks (to secure)

Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix hot sauce, brown sugar, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and melted butter to make the Nashville hot glaze.
Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly with a slice of bacon, securing ends with toothpicks.
Place wrapped sticks on the baking sheet. Brush generously with the hot glaze.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon is crispy and cheese is starting to melt.
Brush with extra glaze before serving for extra spice.
Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dip.

Enjoy that fiery, cheesy, bacon-wrapped goodness!