Carnivore Bacon Mozzarella Sticks Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (preferably string cheese or blocks of mozzarella cut into sticks)
- 8 slices of bacon (thin-cut for best wrapping)
- 1-2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for extra richness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: A pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika for added flavor
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
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Prepare the mozzarella sticks:
- If you’re using a block of mozzarella cheese, cut it into sticks about 3-4 inches long (roughly the size of standard mozzarella sticks). If you’re using string cheese, you can simply use them as they are.
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Wrap the mozzarella sticks in bacon:
- Take a slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around each mozzarella stick, making sure the bacon covers the cheese entirely. If the bacon slice is too long, you can cut it in half to fit.
- You can secure the ends with toothpicks, but if the bacon is wrapped tightly, it should hold on its own.
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Place on the baking sheet:
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. The bacon will shrink as it cooks, so give them some space to crisp up properly.
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Bake the mozzarella sticks:
- Bake the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese inside is melted. If you prefer extra crispy bacon, you can broil them for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking, but be careful not to burn them.
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Serve:
- Once they’re done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two. The cheese inside will be very hot!
- Optionally, you can drizzle some melted butter on top for extra richness or sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper.
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Enjoy:
- Serve these delicious Carnivore Bacon Mozzarella Sticks as a snack, appetizer, or even a main meal. They’re great for meal prep, too!
Tips:
- Crispy bacon: For an extra crispy finish, you can place the mozzarella sticks under the broiler for a minute or two, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Flavored bacon: If you want to get creative, use flavored bacon, such as smoked bacon, to add an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve with dipping sauce (optional): If you’re not strictly carnivore, you could dip these in a sugar-free ranch or a homemade mustard sauce.
These Carnivore Bacon Mozzarella Sticks are cheesy, crispy, and incredibly satisfying. Enjoy them as a snack or part of a larger meal! 😋