8 Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Appetizers to Kick Off Your Next Party

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

This bacon-wrapped asparagus requires just five ingredients and 25 minutes to make. After getting the bacon bundles prepped, brush on our zippy honey-mustard glaze and roast them to perfection in the oven.

Roasted Dates with Bacon

These bacon-wrapped appetizers are some of the best finger foods for a party. And for an especially delicious twist, each date is stuffed with an almond. The result is an irresistible one-bite wonder that's sweet, salty, and crunchy.

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Bacon-Wrapped Smokies

Nothing beats a classic appetizer like this one. Our bacon-wrapped smokies are coated in brown sugar for a sweet, caramelized finish. Once they're baked, keep them warm in a slow cooker, so your guests can happily continue munching and mingling.

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Cocktail shrimp are always great appetizers, but bacon-wrapped shrimp is a real winner. Give the shrimp a quick 15-minute marinade in lemon and chili-garlic sauce. From there, wrap them in bacon and broil for a seriously mouthwatering crowd-pleaser.

Hawaiian Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders

A sweet and tangy marinade featuring soy, pineapple, and ginger really takes these bacon-wrapped appetizers to the next level. Get a nice char on the bacon-wrapped chicken by using an indoor grill pan. You can easily turn this into a meal by serving the skewers with rice.

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Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks

Good luck trying to stop after eating just one of these delicious bacon-wrapped appetizers. The trick to getting these treats on the table in less than 30 minutes is using purchased garlic breadsticks and pre-cooked bacon.

Teriyaki Chicken Rumaki

You might want to make extras of these bacon-wrapped appetizers—they're going to disappear fast. The five-ingredient recipe beautifully presents the bacon-wrapped chicken on skewers, along with red bell pepper and green onions.

Test Kitchen Tip: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain before using.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

Elevate your fancy appetizer game with some bacon-wrapped scallops. Fresh basil is added to give a nice herbal flavor to the richness of the scallops. These bacon-wrapped appetizers can also be made with prosciutto. Serve them with our creamy roasted red pepper aioli.