Description
Crispy bacon mozzarella poppers with sweet maple glaze are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines savory and sweet flavors in every bite. Imagine biting into a crunchy bacon exterior, revealing gooey melted mozzarella, all enhanced by a rich maple glaze. These delightful poppers are not only easy to make but also promise to be the star of your next gathering or cozy night in.
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 it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped mozzarella in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then mix in the maple syrup and garlic powder. Simmer for about two minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the baked poppers before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg