Description
Crispy Bacon Mozzarella Poppers are juicy, golden, irresistible bites that combine the rich flavors of bacon and mozzarella, coated in a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 grams thick-cut bacon
- 225 grams fresh mozzarella balls
- 100 grams panko breadcrumbs
- 60 millilitres pure maple syrup
- 28 grams unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Set oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wrap each mozzarella ball tightly with a slice of thick-cut bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped mozzarella ball in panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated on all sides.
- Arrange coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is golden and crispy.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in maple syrup and garlic powder, then simmer for approximately two minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the warm maple glaze over the freshly baked poppers and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time depending on how crispy you prefer your bacon.
- Feel free to add spices or herbs to the breadcrumbs for additional flavor.
- You can use toothpicks to secure the bacon, ensuring it stays wrapped during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg