40 Bacon-Wrapped Recipes Because, Well, It’s BACON!

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40 Bacon-Wrapped Recipes Because, Well, It’s BACON!2/40 Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We all know that almost everything is improved with bacon—and avocado is no exception. Since it’s made in an air fryer, this bacon-wrapped appetizer is one to remember. It will definitely impress your friends! —James Schend, Dairy Freed Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 142 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Taste of Home

No wonder we love this bacon-wrapped shrimp!

Bacon-Wrapped ShrimpWe often think of lobster and steak when it comes to surf and turf, but there are so many fun variations to try. No wonder we love this bacon-wrapped shrimp! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 3/40 Taste of Home Bacon-Wrapped Pork ChopsJuicy, easy and packed with flavor: we’re talking about your next delicious dinner, aka bacon-wrapped pork chops. The humble chops are wrapped in bacon which bastes the pork during baking for a moist texture and a smoky taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 4/40 5/40 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Make them ahead and bake just before serving

72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Taste of Home Bacon-Wrapped ScallopsWant to nail your

next dinner party?

next dinner party? You need to know how to make bacon-wrapped scallops! Our Test Kitchen-approved recipe comes together in four simple steps. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 6/40 7/40 Bacon-Wrapped Spam Bites 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet and savory bacon-wrapped bites use Spam—a favorite ingredient in Hawaii—in a fun new way. Bet you can’t stop at just one! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 2g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 8/40 Bacon-Wrapped Steak 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 filet with 1/3 cup mushroom mixture: 581 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 9/40 Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Indulge in just

They’ll go fast, so you may want double the recipe!

one of these bacon-wrapped Tater Tots and you’ll taste why they’re a hit with kids of all ages. They’ll go fast, so you may want double the recipe! —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 52 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/40 Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh green beans are wrapped in bacon and covered in a sweet sauce

in this fast and simple side dish

in this fast and simple side dish. Every time I take these bacon-wrapped green beans to a luncheon or family dinner, people beg me for the recipe. —Julie Hewitt, Union Mills, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 bundle: 196 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 355mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Taste of Home Bacon-Wrapped Chicken BreastsPerfectly juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crackly bacon is the protein duo of our dreams. Pull up this bacon-wrapped recipe for your next dinner party or romantic night in! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 11/40

I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates

12/40 Bacon-Wrapped Dates 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Dates Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends and I used to make the traditional bacon-wrapped jalapenos at cookouts. I decided to sweeten them up a bit with dates. Bacon-wrapped dates are also more kid-friendly. —Susan Hinton, Apex, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. Taste of Home Bacon-Wrapped Pork

Make our bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with just six ingredients

TenderloinThis is such an easy dinner and is destined to become a family favorite. Make our bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with just six ingredients. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 13/40 14/40 Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it’s become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. —Debi Jellison, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition

—Kelly Williams, Forked

Facts: 1 piece: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/40 Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. —Kelly Williams, Forked

When the weather warms up, we grill this bacon-wrapped tenderloin instead

River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/40 Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this family-favorite tenderloin—maybe because of the compliments that come with it! When the weather warms up, we grill this bacon-wrapped tenderloin instead. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 402 calories, 25g fat

18/40 Apricot-Glazed Bacon Spirals

(9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 17/40 Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps 27 Reviews Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays around the house just wouldn’t be the same without these classic bacon-wrapped apps. Through the years, Christmas Eve guests have proven it’s impossible to eat just one. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 75 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/40 Apricot-Glazed Bacon Spirals

A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral. It’s so good with the apricot preserves, which make it a sweet-and-salty treat. —Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 97 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 19/40 Bacon-Wrapped Turkey 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 18

The best part?

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everything’s better with bacon, including turkey! This impressive take on the holiday favorite gets a blanket of bacon, which not only adds flavor but helps keep the turkey juicy. The best part? It’s easier than it looks! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked turkey: 496 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 208mg cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 60g protein. 20/40 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Smokies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go

They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 21/40 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I

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