Recipes and Cooking Party Recipes Appetizers 8 Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Appetizers to Kick Off Your Next Party By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on November 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats No matter what you're making, there's a good chance the dish will be improved by bacon. So what better way to kick off your meal than with a delicious bacon-wrapped appetizer? Read on for both classic and creative takes, such as bacon-wrapped smokies, shrimp, and more. 01 of 08 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 19 Mouthwatering Bacon Recipes 02 of 08 Roasted Dates with Bacon View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. Buy It: Nordic Ware Aluminum Extra Large Cookie Sheet ($16, Walmart) 03 of 08 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. Buy It: Crock-Pot 4.5-Quart Manual Slow Cooker ($25, Target) 04 of 08 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. Quick and Easy Seafood Recipes Just as Good as Your Restaurant Faves 05 of 08 Hawaiian Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders View Recipe 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. Buy It: Ozark Trail 9-Inch Cast Iron Griddle ($16, Walmart) 06 of 08 Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks View Recipe 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. Our Best No-Cook Appetizers for Easy Party Prep 07 of 08 Teriyaki Chicken Rumaki View Recipe Scott Little 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. 08 of 08 Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli View Recipe 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit