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Nashville Hot Beef Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mozzarella sticks 1x

Description

These Nashville Hot Beef Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks are a spicy, crispy twist on a classic favorite. Gooey mozzarella sticks are wrapped in seasoned beef, coated in a crunchy breading, and fried to perfection before being brushed with a fiery Nashville hot butter glaze. Perfect for game day, parties, or anytime you’re craving something cheesy and bold!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Mozzarella Sticks:

  • 8 mozzarella sticks (or cut a block of mozzarella into thick strips)
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)

For the Breading:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

For Frying & Coating:

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Wrap the Mozzarella Sticks in Beef

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Take a small amount of beef and flatten it into a thin layer. Wrap it around each mozzarella stick, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.

Step 2: Freeze the Mozzarella Sticks

  1. Place the beef-wrapped mozzarella sticks on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes. This helps keep their shape while frying.

Step 3: Set Up the Breading Station

  1. In one bowl, mix flour with a pinch of cayenne and paprika.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
  3. In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.

Step 4: Coat the Mozzarella Sticks

  1. Roll the frozen beef-wrapped mozzarella sticks in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Dip into the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage.
  3. Coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating for an extra crispy layer.

Step 5: Fry to Perfection

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the mozzarella sticks for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 6: Make the Nashville Hot Butter Coating

  1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce.
  2. Brush this mixture over the fried mozzarella sticks for the perfect Nashville hot finish.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

  1. Serve immediately with ranch dressing, spicy mayo, or marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy, and fiery goodness!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Freeze Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

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