Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

🥓🍍 Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
Sweet, smoky, crispy, and delicious! 😋 Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy appetizer.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon, cut in half
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Toothpicks

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Wrap: Wrap each pineapple chunk with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Season: Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sprinkle over the bacon-wrapped bites.
  4. Bake: Arrange on the rack and bake for 25–35 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
  5. Serve: Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm. 🍯✨

💡 Tip: Pat the pineapple dry before wrapping to help the bacon crisp up better.

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