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12 Ways to Wrap Bacon Around Almost Anything

Because when is that ever a bad idea?
By Esther Katro
<p>It's surf and turf time with these apps, which you can make right in the toaster oven.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://joylicious.net/2012/01/18/bacon-wrapped-shrimp-toast/" target="_blank">Joylicious</a>.</p>
Joy Zhang
Ah, bacon. We can't get enough. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner bacon is always a welcome addition. So, how do we incorporate even more bacon into meals? By wrapping everything in bacon. Because, really, when is that ever a bad idea?Love bacon and cheese? Try these recipes that celebrate this blissful union.
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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Toast

<p>It's surf and turf time with these apps, which you can make right in the toaster oven.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://joylicious.net/2012/01/18/bacon-wrapped-shrimp-toast/" target="_blank">Joylicious</a>.</p>
Joy Zhang

It’s surf and turf time with these apps, which you can make right in the toaster oven.

Get the recipe at Joylicious.

2

Green Bean Bacon Bundles

<p>Brush on brown sugar and garlic, tie together with bacon, and green beans transform into to a savory, crispy veggie treat.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/06/green-bean-bacon-bundles/" target="_blank">How Sweet It Is</a>.</p>
Jessica Merchant

Brush on brown sugar and garlic, tie together with bacon, and green beans transform into to a savory, crispy veggie treat.

Get the recipe at How Sweet It Is.

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3

Honey-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Figs

<p>Quarter figs, insert a twig of rosemary, and drizzle with honey for a sweet-smelling and decadent app.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://lezoemusings.wordpress.com/2012/11/12/honey-glazed-bacon-wrapped-figs/" target="_blank">Le Zoe Musings</a>.</p>
Kellie Van

Quarter figs, insert a twig of rosemary, and drizzle with honey for a sweet-smelling and decadent app.

Get the recipe at Le Zoe Musings.

4

Bacon-Wrapped Goat Cheese Dates

<p>If it's a decidedly grown up sweet and salty snack you're after, this triple-threat should more than do the trick.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2013/12/bacon-wrapped-goat-cheese-dates" target="_blank">Chocolate and Carrots</a>.</p>
Caroline Edwards

If it's a decidedly grown up sweet and salty snack you're after, this triple-threat should more than do the trick.

Get the recipe at Chocolate and Carrots.

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5

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

<p>Sink your teeth into the double-crunch of bacon and water chestnuts—they make for perfect, brown-sugar-glazed cocktail-party appetizers.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://savorysweetlife.com/2009/12/appetizer-bacon-wrapped-water-chestnuts/" target="_blank">Savory Sweet Life</a>.</p>
Alice Currah

Sink your teeth into the double-crunch of bacon and water chestnuts—they make for perfect, brown-sugar-glazed cocktail-party appetizers.

Get the recipe at Savory Sweet Life.

6

BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

<p>Add tangy barbecue sauce to these quick apps, or serve them plain—well, as plain as a bacon-wrapped food can be.</p><p>
<strong>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.the-savvy-kitchen.com/2013/08/bbq-bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts.html" target="_blank">The Savvy Kitchen</a></strong>.</p>
Amy Clarke

Add tangy barbecue sauce to these quick apps, or serve them plain — well, as plain as a bacon-wrapped food can be.

Get the recipe at The Savvy Kitchen.

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7

Egg Whites and Organic Bacon

<p>Replace yolks with rich cream-cheese stuffing, wrap egg halves with bacon, pop in the oven, and oh, look, it's heaven in a baking dish.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.lowcarbsosimple.com/bacon-and-eggs-in-a-different-way/" target="_blank">Low-Carb, So Simple</a>.</p>
Elviira from Low-Carb, So Simple blog

Replace yolks with rich cream-cheese stuffing, wrap egg halves with bacon, pop in the oven, and oh, look, it's heaven in a baking dish.

Get the recipe at Low-Carb, So Simple.

8

Bacon-Wrapped Corncobs

<p>As if you weren't already looking forward to grilling weather. It's like bacon's a vegetable, right?  </p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.acatinthekitchen.com/2008/09/25/bacon-wrapped-corncobs/" target="_blank">A Cat in the Kitchen</a>.</p>
Dagmar from a Cat in the Kitchen

As if you weren't already looking forward to grilling weather. It's like bacon's a vegetable, right?

Get the recipe at A Cat in the Kitchen.

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9

Candied Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple with Honey-Sriracha Dipping Sauce

<p>Bacon just got a lot sweeter. With juicy pineapples and sugary-spicy sauce, this is basically candy.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.thecafesucrefarine.com/2013/12/candied-bacon-wrapped-pineapple-w-honey.html" target="_blank">The Café Sucre Farine</a>.</p>
Chris Scheuer

With juicy pineapples and sugary-spicy sauce, this is basically candy.

Get the recipe at The Café Sucre Farine.

10

Cheesy Bacon Bombs

<p>Sure, these might be a heart attack waiting to happen. But just look at them! Melted mozzarella cheese, inside a biscuit, covered in bacon… We're speechless.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://www.ohbiteit.com/2013/04/cheesy-bacon-bombs.html" target="_blank">Oh Bite It</a>.</p>
Amy Ercks

Sure, these might be a heart attack waiting to happen. But just look at them! Melted mozzarella cheese, inside a biscuit, covered in bacon... We're speechless.

Get the recipe at Oh Bite It.

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Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Chicken

<p>Use as a crunchy, easy appetizer or make a meal around this protein-centric combo by adding sides of corn of and sweet potatoes.</p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://melissaesplin.com/2013/06/food-bacon-wrapped-grilled-chicken/" target="_blank">Melissa Esplin</a>.</p>
Melissa Esplin

Use as a crunchy, easy appetizer or make a meal around this protein-centric combo by adding sides of corn of and sweet potatoes.

Get the recipe at Melissa Esplin.

12

Bacon-Wrapped Apples with Chocolate Drizzle

<p>Bacon… for dessert? Sure, it might not be the obvious choice, but crunchy apples, sweet chocolate, and sizzling bacon hit the after-dinner spot.  </p>
<p>Get the recipe at <a href="http://designedbybh.com/2013/03/26/bacon-wrapped-apples-with-chocolate-drizzle/" target="_blank">Design by BH</a>.</p>
Brooke Harnage

Bacon... for dessert? Sure, it might not be the obvious choice, but crunchy apples, sweet chocolate, and sizzling bacon hit the after-dinner spot.

Get the recipe at Design by BH.

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