Best Sweet And Spicy Bacon Bites Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY BACON BITES



Sweet and Spicy Bacon Bites image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound slab bacon, cut into 1-by-1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in an even layer in a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the bacon is light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
  • Pour off some of the rendered bacon fat, leaving just a small amount. Return the skillet to the heat and pour the maple syrup mixture over the bacon. Braise gently until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon and the bacon is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

SWEET AND SPICY BACON WRAPPED POTATO BITES



Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites image

We're telling you now, you're going to want to double or triple this recipe because these potato bites are so good. From the smoky and sweet candied bacon to the sweet and spicy sauce and the creamy potatoes, you really taste each individual ingredient in every bite. Bits of cilantro add fresh flavor to this easy appetizer. These...

Provided by Rozanne James-Gooding

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 potatoes
6 pieces of bacon cut in half
12 pieces yellow onion
4 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Wash potatoes. Cut onion piece to wrap around each potato.
  • 2. Wrap bacon to cover onion. Pierce with tooth piece to seal.
  • 3. Roll in brown sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes.
  • 4. Drizzle sweet chili sauce and fresh cilantro on top. Serve!

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