Mozzarella Bacon Bites (Printable Version)
Cheese sticks coated in seasoned bacon, baked to golden perfection, with just the right amount of gooey cheese—don't skip the marinara for dipping!
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 strips of bacon
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12 pieces of string cheese
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2 teaspoons of Italian herbs
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Marinara dipping sauce
# Steps:
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Take the string cheese out of its packaging and lay it on a plate or small tray. Pop it into the freezer until it's rock solid, at least 4 hours or leave it overnight.
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Set your oven to 400°F. Use foil to cover a medium-sized baking tray. Lay the bacon slices flat, sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until they’re starting to crisp up but still pliable.
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Take the tray out of the oven and let the bacon cool for a bit. Prepare another baking sheet by lining it with foil.
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Grab your frozen cheese sticks and wrap each one in a strip of the cooled bacon. Arrange them on the new foil-lined tray. Bake them again until the bacon is fully crispy and the cheese is just starting to ooze, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Serve them warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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Freezing the cheese first keeps it from melting too fast while the bacon cooks.
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Cooking the bacon halfway ensures it gets nice and crispy around the cheese.
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They’re a perfect snack or appetizer, pairing gooey cheese and savory bacon.
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Keep an eye on the oven while baking to prevent the cheese from spilling out completely!