From party-friendly bacon-wrapped shrimp and dates to easy dinners with chicken, these bacon-wrapped recipes will make you want to wrap everything in bacon.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
These baked chicken breasts are both flavorful and moist. From prep to table is 45 minutes, making this a perfect weeknight dinner dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half: 321 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops
From the Recipe Creator:
These chops would make an easy weeknight main dish for families. Feel free to customize it with another sauce like honey mustard or teriyaki in place of the barbecue. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 pork chop: 324 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 38g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Nutrition Facts:
4 scallops: 258 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1327mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Spam Bites
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Steak
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots
From the Recipe Creator:
Indulge in just 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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh green beans are wrapped in bacon and covered in a sweet sauce 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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
From the Recipe Creator:
Liven up your next slab of pork tenderloin with a rub and wrap of bacon for an entree that takes just 35 minutes from start to finish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 252 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
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 Facts:
1 piece: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potatoes
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 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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin
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 it instead. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 402 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Turkey
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, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Smokies
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
5 pieces: 120 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Mushroom Bacon Bites
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the perfect appetizer for most any occasion. The tasty bites are easy to assemble and brush with prepared barbecue sauce. When we have a big cookout, they're always a hit...but they make a nice little 'extra' for a family dinner, too. —Gina Roesner, Ashland, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pear Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy cooking for my parents, and my bacon-wrapped scallops recipe is one of their favorites. If you prefer, replace the pear preserves with preserves or jam of a different flavor. —Ethan Hall, King, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrapped scallop with 1 tablespoon sauce: 400 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 60g protein.
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Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs
From the Recipe Creator:
I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet, salty and delicious. You can use dates, too. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions
From the Recipe Creator:
I like these bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin appetizers, as they are an easy addition to your party platter. To switch things up, try with beef or chicken tenderloins. —Dan Bolbecker, Minot AFB, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 164 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Bacon Roll-Ups
From the Recipe Creator:
This family recipe dates back to the 1930s, when my grandmother started making these hearty breakfast rolls. —Janet Abate, North Brunswick, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up: 164 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Bacon-Topped Meat Loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many others over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside, plus a flavorful bacon topping dress it up for Sunday dinner! —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 piece: 329 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Corn
From the Recipe Creator:
After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate and bring rave reviews at your next backyard barbecue. —Lori Bramble, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 ear of corn: 210 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Air-Fryer Sausage Bacon Bites
From the Recipe Creator:
Try surprising your family on Sunday morning by pulling these bacon-wrapped bites out of the air fryer as they head to breakfast, and get ready for the oohs and aahs of delight. They’re equally delicious as a party appetizer. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 74 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a satisfying meal-in-a-bun I take to tailgate parties, picnics, cookouts and more. I wrap the stuffed hot dogs in foil, then in paper, to transport them.—Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed hot dog: 363 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1130mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this recipe. This is a special dish that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. —Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California
Nutrition Facts:
4 scallops with 3/4 cup quinoa: 455 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1717mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried these breadsticks at a restaurant and the owner was kind enough to share the recipe. When I made them for my family, not a crumb was left and everyone was asking for more! —Wendy Domres, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 189 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Bacon ‘n’ Egg Bundles
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a fun bacon and eggs recipe! It can easily be doubled for a larger group. Make sure to use high-quality bacon so it doesn't fall apart in the muffin tin. —Edith Landinger, Longview, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bundle: 311 calories, 28g fat (9g saturated fat), 225mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms
From the Recipe Creator:
I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest was inspired by my husband, because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce. This elegant recipe is for two, but it can easily be doubled. —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida
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.
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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
From the Recipe Creator:
Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 93 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites
From the Recipe Creator:
I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds. —Tammie Floyd, Plano, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 47 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Bacon-Wrapped Recipes FAQ
What is the best type of bacon to use for wrapping?
You can use any sliced bacon for wrapping, but for a crisp texture, thin or regular-cut bacon is the best choice. Thick-cut bacon is meatier and takes longer to render, so you may need to partially cook it before wrapping it around your food. In terms of flavor choices, applewood-smoked or hickory-smoked varieties have a deeper, smoky taste, and maple bacon has a hint of sweetness. If you are sensitive to salt, try sliced, low-sodium bacon.
Can bacon-wrapped recipes be made ahead of time?
Yes, many bacon-wrapped recipes can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer. Assemble crowd-friendly appetizer recipes like bacon-wrapped dates a day in advance and refrigerate them on a parchment-lined tray. You can even freeze individual pieces and bake directly from frozen, just add a few extra minutes of cook time.
Although you can reheat bacon-wrapped recipes, it’s easy to burn the bacon or overcook the ingredients inside in an effort to get the crispy texture back, so it’s better to prep the recipes but wait to cook them until it’s time to eat.
Are there low-carb bacon-wrapped recipe ideas?
Yes, bacon pairs well with low-carb ingredients like non-starchy vegetables or lean proteins. Options like bacon-wrapped asparagus or mushrooms make satisfying, easy party appetizers that are naturally low in carbs and just as delicious on a weeknight. For main dishes, try wrapping boneless chicken, shrimp or pork tenderloin in bacon, which keeps the meat from drying out while adding deep flavor and more satiety.
