WW Points per piece: ~2
(Entire recipe: ~16 points for 8 sticks)
Ingredients (8 servings / 8 sticks):
- 8 light mozzarella sticks (part-skim, low-moisture)
- 8 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon light butter or 0-cal cooking spray
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, mix the hot sauce, spices, and melted light butter (or use cooking spray and skip the butter entirely).
- Wrap each mozzarella stick with a slice of turkey bacon. Use a toothpick if needed to secure.
- Brush or lightly coat the wrapped sticks with the hot sauce mixture.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and cheese is just starting to melt.
- Cool slightly, remove any toothpicks, and serve!
💡 WW Point Breakdown (2024 system):
| Ingredient | Quantity | Total WW Points |
|---|---|---|
| Light mozzarella sticks | 8 sticks (1 pt each) | 8 pts |
| Center-cut or turkey bacon | 8 slices (1 pt each) | 8 pts |
| Light butter or spray | 1 tsp or spray | 0 pts |
| Hot sauce + spices | All | 0 pts |
| Total | 16 pts total | |
| Per stick | ~2 pts each |
