Smoked mozzarella skewers wrapped with bacon

These bacon -wrapped smoked mozzarella skewers are an irresistible appetizer that combines the softness of cheese with the intense flavor of bacon.Perfect for parties, barbecues or as a special snack, this dish is both delicious and visually attractive.

#### Ingredients:
- 200g of smoked mozzarella (cut into cubes of approximately 2cm)
- 250g of thin slices of bacon
- Barbecue sticks or wooden skewers
- olive oil to brush
- smoked paprika to sprinkle
- Pepper of the ground kingdom on the spot
- Barbecue sauce or honey, to serve

#### Preparation Mode:

1. ** Preheat the oven and prepare the skewers: **
- Preheat the oven to 200 ° C (gas oven) or 180 ° C (electric oven).
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 20 minutes to prevent them from burning in the oven.

2. ** Prepare the mozzarella cubes and bacon: **
- Cut the smoked mozzarella into uniform cubes, about 2cm aside each.
Then wrap every mozzarella cube with a slice of bacon.Make sure the bacon completely covers the cheese.If necessary, use a toothpick to fix the bacon around the cheese.

3. ** Mount the skewers: **
- Carefully insert the bacon -rolled mozzarella cubes in the skewers.It depends on the size of the skewers, but usually fits about 3 to 4 cubes per skewer.

4. ** Season and bake: **
- Arrange the skewers in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a grid on a baking dish so the bacon can drain while baking.
- Lightly brush each skewer with olive oil and sprinkle a small amount of smoked paprika and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and gold.Turn the skewers in half the time to cook equally.

5. ** Serve: **
- Remove from oven and let cool just before serving.
- Skewers can be served alone or accompanied by barbecue sauce or a touch of honey to add a sweet contrast to the smoked flavor.

These skewers are perfect for impressing your guests with a simple aperitif to make, but with a complex presentation and flavor.Enjoy this delicious snack at your next meeting or special event!