Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella
Crispy bacon wrapped around warm mozzarella cheese for an easy low-carb appetizer served with marinara or ranch.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Toothpicks
- Paper towels
- Tongs
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella sticks or mozzarella cubes cold
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the mozzarella dry with paper towels so the bacon wraps tightly.
- Wrap each mozzarella piece with one slice of thin-cut bacon.
- Secure each piece with a toothpick if the bacon does not stay closed.
- Sprinkle the wrapped mozzarella lightly with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Place each piece seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes, turning once if needed, until the bacon is crisp.
- Remove from the oven when the cheese is warm and just starting to soften.
- Let the bites rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce, ranch, or your favorite dip.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon and cold low-moisture mozzarella for the best results. Thick bacon takes longer to crisp and can cause the cheese to leak out.