Description
Get ready to meet your new favorite party snack! These Stuffed Mozzarella Bacon Bombs are crispy, cheesy, smoky bites of pure indulgence. Each gooey mozzarella piece is wrapped in crispy bacon, coated in a crunchy panko crust, and fried to golden perfection. Serve them with marinara or ranch for the ultimate appetizer or game-day treat. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into thirds
- 24 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Marinara or ranch, for dipping
Instructions
- Wrap the Cheese: Take each mozzarella piece and wrap it tightly with a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Set Up Dredging Station: In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Coat the Bombs: Roll each bacon-wrapped cheese piece in flour, dip in egg, then coat well with the seasoned panko.
- Chill: Place the coated bombs in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This helps keep the cheese from oozing out during frying.
- Fry Time: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the bombs in batches until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Drain & Serve: Remove and place on paper towels to drain. Serve hot with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
Notes
- Want extra crunch? Double-dip in egg and panko for an ultra-crispy crust.
- Try adding a dash of chili flakes to the breadcrumb mix for a spicy kick.
- These can be air-fried at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes just spray lightly with oil first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg