These Deluxe Mozzarella Sticks Are Finally Hitting Target (With A Sauz Collab!)

Crispy breadcrumbs, hot, gooey cheese, and a good dipping sauce are a a winning combination, any time, any day. But Big Mozz is making mozzarella sticks even more tempting with a new Target exclusive that comes with its own fancy dipping sauce.

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Big Mozz has also teamed up with Sauz to create Mini Mozzarella Nuggets with Creamy Calabrian Vodka Sauce. So fans have two exciting items to look forward to as they hit Target stores this month.

Big Mozz And Sauz Are Giving Mozzarella Sticks A Serious Upgrade

Big Mozz’s new Mini Mozzarella Nuggets with Sauz, which pair bite-sized pieces of mozzarella with a seasoned, crispy coating, are now available exclusively at Target. The nuggets are made with 100% whole milk mozzarella, along with ingredients such as Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh garlic, and parsley.

But the biggest thing about this release is the sauce. Each package comes with Sauz’s Creamy Calabrian Vodka Sauce, a rich tomato-based dip made with cream, olive oil, garlic, and Calabrian chili peppers. Those peppers bring a little heat, while the cream gives the sauce its smooth texture. I think it’s a fun change from the usual marinara.

There’s plenty of room to have fun with this combination. The nuggets could be served as a game-day snack, added to a spread of party appetizers, or enjoyed during a movie night when a bag of chips simply won’t cut it.

Big Mozz’s Original Mozzarella Sticks Are Joining The Party

Not everyone is ready to trade traditional mozzarella sticks for mini nuggets and that’s perfectly understandable. Sometimes, the classic version is exactly what the snack craving calls for.

So, Big Mozz is also bringing its Original Mozzarella Sticks to Target stores nationwide. Like the nuggets, the original sticks are made with 100% whole milk mozzarella. Their coating includes Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh garlic, and parsley, giving the breading extra flavor.

You get a crispy outside and a stretchy, gooey cheese pull when the sticks are hot―and I really think that cheese pull is one of the best parts of eating mozzarella sticks in the first place.

Big Mozz has sold its products through retailers such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Wegmans, and H-E-B, and Target gives customers another place to look for them.

Are Big Mozz’s New Snacks Worth $7.99?

Both new items have a retail price of $7.99. Of course, shoppers can find cheaper frozen mozzarella sticks, so these aren’t necessarily the right choice for anyone whose main goal is getting the most food for the lowest price.

Big Mozz is aiming at shoppers who want something a little more special than the cheapest bag in the freezer. The whole milk mozzarella, seasoned coating, and Sauz pairing help explain the premium positioning.

The new nuggets are probably the more interesting option for first-time buyers. The sauce gives them something different from the usual frozen appetizer and the combination sounds particularly tempting for anyone who likes creamy, slightly spicy dips.