Prep Time: 15 min.

Frying Time: 4 min.

1 – pound Favorite Cheese such as Mozzarella (1 pound block will yield about 6 regular pieces)

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

Cut across the width of a 1 pound block of cheese into about 6 rectangular pieces, or approximately 1″ wide blocks.

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.

Insert 1 toothpick to hold the end of the spiral.

Insert a popsicle stick into the other end of the cheese.

Drop into hot oil and cook for approximately 4 minutes, or until bacon is brown and crisp.

Remove with tongs and place on brown paper bag to drain.

Allow 5 minutes to cool and remove toothpick.