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Jalapeño Popper Mozzarella Sticks
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Jalapeño Popper Mozzarella Sticks

55 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy250 g
  • jalapeños (diced)Produce3 pieces
  • bacon (cooked and chopped)Meat120 g
  • reaper BBQ rubSpices15 g
  • mozzarella cheese sticks (cut in half)Dairy12 pieces
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • panko breadcrumbsBakery150 g

per serving

Nutrition

316kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
20 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Grill

step by step

Method

  1. Make the jalapeño popper filling

    • Mix the softened cream cheese with the diced jalapeños, chopped bacon and reaper rub until well combined.
    Step 1
  2. Stuff the mozzarella sticks

    • Cut the mozzarella cheese sticks in half.
    • Stuff each half into the middle of the cream cheese mixture, shaping the mixture around it.
    Step 2
  3. Freeze

    • Place the stuffed sticks on a tray and freeze until firm.
    Step 3
  4. Coat the sticks

    • Coat each frozen stick with beaten egg, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
    • For extra crispy results, repeat the egg and panko coating a second time.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the mozzarella sticks

    • Cook the coated sticks on the grill until golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
    Step 5