Spicy Cheese Wraps (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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16 slices of turkey or regular bacon.
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8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half.
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1/2 cup of your favorite hot sauce, like Frank's RedHot.
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
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1/4 cup of butter, melted.
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1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
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1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
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1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
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Toothpicks for holding everything together.
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven up to 400°F and put some parchment paper on a baking tray.
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Take each piece of mozzarella and wrap it up snugly in a slice of bacon. Use a toothpick to keep it tight.
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Stir together the melted butter, hot sauce, brown sugar, and the seasonings to make a Nashville-inspired sauce.
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Brush the bacon-wrapped cheese sticks all around with the spice sauce.
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Pop them in the oven for 18–20 minutes. Turn them over halfway until the bacon gets nice and crispy. Brush on some more sauce before digging in.
# Notes:
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If you have an air fryer, cook them at 375°F for 12–14 minutes for crispier results.
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Serving them up with ranch or blue cheese dressing is a perfect way to cool down the spice.