Prep Time: 15 min.
Frying Time: 4 min.

Ingredients

• 1 – pound Favorite Cheese such as Mozzarella (1 pound block will yield about 6 regular pieces)
• 6 – Popsicle Sticks
• 6 – Toothpicks
• 6 – strips Premium Regular Smoked Bacon
• Oil for frying

Directions

Preheat a deep fryer (or equivalent) to 400 degrees F. Have a brown paper bag or paper towels nearby.

1. Cut across the width of a 1 pound block of cheese into about 6 rectangular pieces, or approximately 1″ wide blocks.
2. Wrap a single strip of bacon around cheese in a spiral manner from top to bottom, making sure only the ends are not covered by bacon.
3. Insert 1 toothpick to hold the end of the spiral.
4. Insert a popsicle stick into the other end of the cheese.
5. Drop into hot oil and cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until bacon is brown and crisp.
6. Remove with tongs and place on brown paper bag to drain.
7. Allow 5 minutes to cool and remove toothpick.
8. Serve with favorite condiment, such as mustard or ranch dressing.

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