Description
Bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks embody comfort in every gooey bite, perfect for a savory snack that’ll warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 6 slices of bacon
- 5 tablespoons of beef tallow
Instructions
- Freeze the mozzarella sticks overnight.
- Bring the bacon to room temperature.
- Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, starting from one end and spiraling to the other.
- Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat the beef tallow in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Carefully place the bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks into the hot tallow, cooking in batches if needed.
- Rotate the sticks gradually, ensuring the bacon crisps up evenly, usually taking 3-4 minutes for perfect results.
- Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to eliminate excess oil.
- Allow the sticks to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality bacon for optimal flavor and consider monitoring oil temperature closely for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bacon, mozzarella sticks, carnivore diet, snacks, comfort food