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Low Carb Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Savory Low Carb Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Low Carb Nashville Hot Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy, delicious snack that fits perfectly into your low-carb lifestyle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon Wrapping
  • 12 pieces Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Consider substituting with pepper jack or cheddar.
  • 12 slices Bacon Alternatives like turkey bacon or prosciutto can create leaner options.
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust the quantity for heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Opt for smoked paprika for extra depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For Drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Hot Sauce Can be mixed into spice blend for extra kick.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for crisping the bacon.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • medium bowl
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Wrap each mozzarella stick completely with a slice of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Place the bacon-wrapped sticks on the baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle generously with spice mix.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. Let cool for a minute, then drizzle with sugar-free hot sauce and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 2sticksCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure bacon reaches at least 165°F for safety. You can pre-wrap the mozzarella sticks ahead of time for convenience.

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