10 Recipes That Prove Everything's Better Wrapped in Bacon

May 06, 2019
Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman
We'll let you in on a little secret: You can improve the taste of just about anything by wrapping it in bacon. Seriously. Got a box of plain crackers? Wrap 'em in bacon. Don't know what to do with bland chicken breasts? Wrap 'em in bacon. Want to jazz up boring potato wedges? Wrap 'em ... well, you get the gist. Check out our 10 best bacon-wrapped recipes.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Antonis Achilleos
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts Recipe

 

If you need a break from chicken tenders, try this no-fuss, kid-friendly meal that will also please the adults around the table. The creamy sauce is a delicious companion to the chicken and potatoes, and it can be used as a salad dressing as well. Choose pieces of center-cut, not thick-cut bacon because they will wrap around the chicken more easily.

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Bacon-Wrapped Fillet of Beef

Dylan + Jeni
Bacon-Wrapped Fillet of Beef Recipe
What's better than a tender, juicy fillet of beef? A bacon-wrapped fillet of beef, of course. The whole thing comes together in about 40 minutes and, trust us, it looks harder than it is.

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Spicy-Sweet Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Spicy-Sweet Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

In under 30 minutes, you can dress crispy bacon wrapped shrimp in brown sugar, paprika, and smoked red pepper for a dynamically delicious appetizer. This combinatioin of spicy, sweet, smooth, and crunchy will keep you grabbing for more.  

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Recipe
You can keep the queso blanco warm in a fondue pot or 1-qt. slow cooker. These are hearty, and would be a winner for a tailgate too.

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Knuckle Tips

Oxmoor House
Knuckle Tips Recipe
These party-perfect little goodies will disappear in no time. The brown sugar adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to these tasty little treats.

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Bacon-and-Sage-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Lynn Miller
Bacon-and-Sage-Wrapped Chicken Breasts Recipe

These juicy chicken breasts are wrapped with bacon and sage—and make a mouthwatering dinner option. They're even more delicious alongside mashed potatoes and crunchy green beans.

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter Recipe
You're just four ingredients and 20 minutes away from the easiest appetizer of all time. The brown sugar is the perfect balance for the salty bacon.

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Everything's better with bacon, and this pork tenderloin recipe is no exception! Go ahead and season the other tenderloin in the package with your favorite spice blend. Wrap and freeze to jump-start another meal.

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Tami Hardeman
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers Recipe
You might want to double this recipe, because these Bacon Bow Tie Crackers won’t last long at any gathering. Buttery crackers and salty bacon slices are a match made in snack heaven.
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