Hot Honey Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup hot honey
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 8 mozzarella sticks
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, hot honey, and bacon until well combined.
2. Cut the mozzarella sticks in half lengthwise.
3. Take a small portion of the beef mixture and flatten it in your hand.
4. Place a half of a mozzarella stick in the center and wrap the beef mixture around it, forming a stuffed mozzarella stick.
5. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture and mozzarella sticks.
6. Set up a breading station with three bowls – one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs.
7. Roll each stuffed mozzarella stick in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat in bread crumbs.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
9. Carefully place the stuffed mozzarella sticks in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
10. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. Serve hot with extra hot honey for dipping. Enjoy your Hot Honey Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Mozzarella Sticks!