6 part-skim mozzarella sticks, cut in half crosswise
12 slices uncured bacon
Instructions
Remove the cheese wrappers. Place the cheese sticks on a wax-paper-lined
tray and freeze for at least four hours. I froze them overnight, the
night before I made them.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with
parchment paper.
Partially cook the bacon: place two paper towels on a microwave-safe
plate. Place four slices of bacon on top. Cover the bacon with two more
paper towels (to prevent splatters). Microwave for 2 minutes. Repeat
with the remaining slices. This renders some of the fat and will help
the bacon crisp up faster, preventing the cheese from melting away
during prolonged baking.
Wrap each half mozzarella stick with a slice of bacon, securing with a
toothpick.
Place the wrapped cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until
cheese just starts to melt, 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately.