Bacon-wrapped keto mozzarella sticks are amazing. They are delicious, decadent, and surprisingly easy to make.
These keto mozzarella sticks are amazing. The combination of the flavorful bacon and the slightly melted cheese is phenomenal. They make a great party appetizer and are just perfect for game day. Plus, they are very easy to make!
You’ll only need two ingredients to make this tasty keto snack. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:
Mozzarella sticks: I once accidentally used low-fat cheese sticks when making this recipe and it just wasn’t the same. So stick with regular cheese sticks – even those are made with part-skim mozzarella, so there’s no need to go even lower fat than that.
Bacon slices: The best slices for this recipe are medium-cut. I suggest you don’t use thick-cut bacon in this recipe, or you might have trouble properly wrapping the cheese sticks.
You’ll Need:
6 part-skim mozzarella sticks, cut in half crosswise
12 slices uncured bacon
Instructions:
Remove the cheese wrappers. Place the cheese sticks on a wax-paper-lined tray and freeze for at least four hours. I froze them overnight, the night before I made them.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Partially cook the bacon: place two paper towels on a microwave-safe plate. Place four slices of bacon on top. Cover the bacon with two more paper towels (to prevent splatters). Microwave for 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining slices. This renders some of the fat and will help the bacon crisp up faster, preventing the cheese from melting away during prolonged baking.
Wrap each half mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
Place the wrapped cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cheese just starts to melt, 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately.
