Description
Delightful crispy bacon-wrapped mozzarella poppers drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped mozzarella in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then mix in the maple syrup and garlic powder. Simmer for about two minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the baked poppers before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, increase the oven temperature to 425°F towards the end of the cooking time. Use toothpicks to keep the bacon wrapped neatly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bacon recipes, mozzarella appetizers, party food
