Description
Delight in these Crispy Bacon Mozzarella Poppers, featuring a smoky, crunchy bacon shell and creamy mozzarella, drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
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 with a toothpick if needed.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped mozzarella in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated poppers on the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan, stir in the maple syrup and garlic powder, simmering for about two minutes.
- Drizzle the sweet glaze over the poppers just before serving.
Notes
These poppers can be made ahead and refrigerated unbaked. Reheating in an air fryer or oven maintains their crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg