Description
Quick and easy bacon-wrapped pineapple bites perfect for parties. This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet pineapple and savory bacon, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 8 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the pineapple chunks dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Wrap each pineapple chunk with a half-slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Roll the bacon-wrapped pineapple in the brown sugar mixture.
- Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the sugar is caramelized.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of paprika to the brown sugar mixture.
- If you prefer a less sweet bite, reduce the amount of brown sugar.
- These are best served warm, but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg