Everything's Better Wrapped in Bacon—These Crispy Recipes Prove It
A sizzling lineup of appetizers, sides, and mains.
If there’s one guaranteed way to make any food better, it’s by wrapping it in bacon! Wrap it around your favorite ingredients, and you've got a crispy, smoky bite that's hard to resist. Whether you're feeding the whole family or making a cozy snack for two, if you're looking for a delicious excuse to cook with bacon, you’ve come to the right place.
You’ll find bacon-wrapped recipes for every kind of craving and occasion. There are easy appetizers like bacon-wrapped dates, scallops, jalapeños, and water chestnuts as well as flavorful side dishes, like green bean bundles and smoky bacon-wrapped corn. You’ll also fine dinner favorites like bacon-wrapped chicken, hot dogs, meatloaf, steak, and turkey. The more meat the merrier!
Some are brushed with maple syrup or glazed for a sweet-savory finish, while others bring spice, richness, or a little tangy kick. No matter the bacon recipe, everyone will be all but begging for more!
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
The ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—and it takes just three ingredients! Spicy jalapeños are stuffed with cream cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and baked until irresistible.
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Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Cowboy Butter
Get a steakhouse dinner right at home! Cover tender beef filets in bacon, then sear until golden. They’re finished with a rich, herby butter that’s perfect for date nights or special occasions.
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Plain green beans get wrapped in sweet-and-spicy brown sugar-coated bacon. Once roasted, they’re crispy and caramelized.
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Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Here’s a retro appetizer that’s easy to prep and always a hit. Crispy, chewy bacon is wrapped around crunchy water chestnuts that are baked in a sweet-savory, caramelized sauce.
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Just when you thought hot dogs couldn't get any better! These are wrapped in bacon, then piled high with your favorite toppings like onion, pickles, mustard, and ketchup, or jalapeño slices.
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Bacon-Wrapped Corn on the Cob
A smoky, buttery spin on a summer favorite! Spicy honey-brushed bacon is spiraled around sweet corn, then roasted until the corn is tender and the bacon is browned.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken with Garlicky Broccoli
This bacon-wrapped chicken dinner is a huge winner! It’s packed with sweet-smoky flavor and finished with maple syrup. Serve with garlicky broccoli.
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates
For the ultimate sweet-and-savory appetizer, wrap sticky, caramel-like dates in smoky bacon. Then, bake until crisp, glossy.
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Bacon-Shrimp Skewers
Put a smoky, savory twist on grilled seafood by pairing jumbo shrimp and fresh pineapple chunks with bacon. Generously brush it all with barbecue sauce and roast until perfectly cooked.
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Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
Take a comfort food classic to the next level—wrap it in bacon! Top it off with a rich, tangy glaze of tomatoes, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce.
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Fresh asparagus is divided into neat bundles and wrapped with bacon. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and brush with maple syrup so the bacon develops a caramelized finish.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Chili Butter
Rich and flavor-packed, this dish balances sweet sea scallops, smoky bacon, and a kick of warm spice. Broil until the bacon is crisp and the scallops are just tender, then finish with a buttery chili sauce.
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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
For a showstopping holiday main, take a whole turkey and cover it in smoky bacon. It will help keep the meat juicy while adding rich, savory flavor. The bird is brushed with a garlic butter, too, for a golden, crisp, and flavorful finish.
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