Bacon Mozzarella Cheese Sticks (Printable Format)
Mozzarella wrapped in bacon, pan-cooked for a crispy, gooey appetizer everyone will love.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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6 mozzarella cheese sticks, frozen overnight
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6 slices bacon, at room temperature
→ Cooking Fat
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5 tablespoons beef tallow
# Preparation Steps:
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Place mozzarella sticks in the freezer overnight to ensure they are thoroughly frozen. Allow bacon slices to come fully to room temperature before wrapping.
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Take each slice of bacon and tightly spiral-wrap it around a frozen mozzarella stick, beginning at one end and ending at the other. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon if needed, but remove them before serving.
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In a cast-iron skillet, heat beef tallow over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring even coverage on the pan surface.
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Place bacon-wrapped mozzarella sticks in the hot tallow in batches to avoid crowding. Cook while gently rotating each stick, allowing bacon to crisp evenly on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes total.
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Remove cooked sticks from skillet and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving to let the mozzarella set slightly.
# Supplementary Details:
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Freezing mozzarella thoroughly is essential to prevent melting during the frying process.