Bacon Crusted Mozzarella Sticks
Bacon Crusted Mozzarella Sticks have cheese on the inside with a crispy bacon outside. They are the ultimate party food; an appetizer everyone will love.
Servings 12
Calories 544kcal
Ingredients
- 12 string cheese sticks made from mozzarella cheese
- ½ quart vegetable oil
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup bacon bits
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Blend panko breadcrumbs, bacon bits, salt and pepper in food processor or Blendtec until more finely ground.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, buttermilk, and egg.
- Cut cheese sticks in half.
- Heat oil to 375 F. (Use a thermometer and watch carefully)
- Only cook cheese sticks one or two at a time.
- Dip a cheese stick in the batter allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat in the panko and bacon mixture.
- Fry in hot oil for several seconds (about 15-25) until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towel.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cheese stick | Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
