Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks (Print Format)
Melty mozzarella wrapped in crispy bacon, baked and served with tangy marinara sauce for dipping.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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12 sticks string cheese
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12 slices bacon
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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Marinara sauce, for serving
# Steps:
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Unwrap string cheese and place on a plate or small baking sheet. Freeze until solid, 4 hours up to overnight.
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a medium baking sheet with foil. Place bacon in an even layer and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake until slightly crisp but still bendable, 12 to 15 minutes.
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Remove bacon from oven and let cool slightly. Line a small baking sheet with foil.
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Wrap each frozen stick of string cheese with 1 strip of bacon. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until bacon is crisp and string cheese is just starting to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
# Tips:
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Freezing the string cheese is crucial - it prevents the cheese from melting completely before the bacon gets crispy.
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Pre-cooking the bacon slightly ensures it gets properly crispy while wrapped around the cheese.
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These make an excellent appetizer or snack that combines two favorite flavors.
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Watch carefully during the final baking to catch them when the bacon is crisp but the cheese hasn't completely leaked out.