Carnivore Mozzarella Sticks (Meat-Wrapped Cheese Sticks)
🧾 Ingredients:
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8 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese, whole milk preferred)
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8 slices of thin-cut bacon or deli meat (like prosciutto, salami, or thin-sliced beef)
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1 egg (optional, for binding if frying)
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1 tbsp heavy cream (optional, if using egg wash)
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1 tbsp butter or tallow (for pan frying)
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Salt (optional, depending on your meat choice)
🔥 Option 1: Pan-Fried (Crispier Outside)
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Wrap each mozzarella stick tightly in bacon or deli meat.
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If using egg wash, beat the egg with heavy cream. Dip wrapped sticks to help seal and crisp during cooking.
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Chill in the freezer for 30–60 minutes (prevents cheese from melting too fast).
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Heat butter or tallow in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry each stick, turning gently until the meat is crispy and cheese is just starting to melt (about 2–3 mins per side).
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Let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot.
🔥 Option 2: Oven-Baked (Less Mess)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Wrap mozzarella sticks in bacon or deli meat.
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until meat is crisp and cheese is gooey but not fully leaking.
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Cool slightly before serving.
🥓 Pro Tips:
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Use prosciutto or capicola for extra flavor and faster crisping.
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Can’t find string cheese? Cut a mozzarella block into finger-sized pieces.
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Add a pinch of dried oregano or garlic powder (optional for relaxed carnivores).
Want a dipping sauce (still carnivore)? Try:
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Bone marrow butter
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Whipped egg yolk mayo
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Beef tallow + salt + gelatin mix (like a fatty gravy)
Let me know if you want a version with pork rind crust or air fryer instructions!