Bacon Mozzarella Sticks

Oooh a crispy bacon coating on these mozzarella sticks makes this a yummy treat for all!

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 to 10 strips of bacon

• 8 to 10 mozzarella sticks

• 1 Cup of panko

• 1 Tbsp of dried parsley

• 1 Tsp of garlic powder

• 2 Eggs beaten

• Oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:

1. Fry bacon until crisp, blot on paper towels and let cool

2. Combine the Panko, Parsley Flakes & Garlic Powder in a bowl

3. Once bacon is cool, put in a food processor to create bacon bits

4. Combine bacon bits with the panko mixture

5. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl (or something long enough to hold cheese sticks

6. Dip cheese sticks in egg bath, then roll in the panko, bacon mix

7. Coat well, place on a sheet/tray

8. Once all coated, place coated cheese sticks in the freezer for at least 2 hours

9. After frozen solid, heat a pan of oil to 350 degrees

10. Fry until golden brown

11. Let cool, serve and enjoy!