Spicy, Zesty and Sweet Bacon Wrapped Potatoes: The Finger-Lickin’ Good Appetizer

We’ve all been there. You need a quick and easy appetizer that’s guaranteed to disappear in minutes. Enter Bacon Wrapped Potatoes! This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for birthday parties, get-togethers, or even your own backyard sporting event.

The best part? It’s incredibly simple to make.

Why You’ll Love This Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe

My nephew is the ultimate test audience for any finger food recipe. The first time he tried these Bacon Wrapped Potatoes, he declared, “Why can’t you make this every day?” That’s all the convincing I needed!

There are a few secrets to this recipe that make it extra special:

• Sweet and Spicy Glaze: The glaze combines the smokiness of bacon with a touch of heat from NouBess Hot and Spicy Sauce, balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar and the tang of sherry vinegar. It’s a flavor explosion in every bite!
• Mini Potatoes: Small potatoes cook quickly and ensure the perfect bite-sized ratio of potato to bacon.
• No Need for Extra Salt: The bacon provides all the salt you need. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!

Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe:

• 24 mini potatoes, cleaned and dried: These are the base of the appetizer. Mini potatoes cook quickly and ensure the perfect bite-sized ratio of potato to bacon. Make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before wrapping them in bacon.
• 1/2 pack uncured bacon, regular thickness, about 8 slices: Uncured bacon is a healthier alternative to regular bacon because it contains no nitrates or nitrites. Regular thickness bacon will provide the perfect amount of meatiness to balance the potatoes. You’ll need to cut the bacon slices into thirds for this recipe.
• ¼ teaspoon Noubess Original Hot and Spicy Sauce: This is what gives the recipe its kick! You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired spice level.
• 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar: This adds a touch of tangy acidity that helps to balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and the smokiness of the bacon.
• 1/4 cup brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a delicious sweetness to the glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
• Appetizer skewers or toothpicks: These are essential for securing the bacon around the potatoes and preventing them from unraveling during baking. You can use either appetizer skewers or toothpicks, depending on your preference.

Making the Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes

This recipe comes together in just a few easy steps:

1. Prep the Bacon: Cut uncured bacon slices into thirds and toss them in a mixture of hot sauce, brown sugar, and sherry vinegar.
2. Wrap the Potatoes: Mini potatoes get a delicious hug from the bacon strips. Secure each potato with a toothpick for easy handling.
3. Bake to Perfection: Let the oven do the work! The potatoes roast for about 45 minutes, or until tender and the bacon is nice and crispy.

Tips and Tricks

• Potato Options: While mini potatoes are ideal for this recipe, you can use regular potatoes if you prefer. Just cut them into bite-sized pieces before wrapping them in bacon.
• Spice it Up: Want an extra kick? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze for a fiery finish.
• Dipping Delight: Serve these Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with your favorite dipping sauces for added flavor and fun.

This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. So next time you need a quick and easy appetizer, give these Spicy, Zesty and Sweet Bacon Wrapped Potatoes a try! They’re finger-lickin’ good, and your taste buds (and maybe your nephew) will thank you!

These delicious bite-sized appetizers are perfect for entertaining. Birthday parties, get-togethers, and even if you are hosting your own sporting event.

Here’s is how to make this delicious snack.

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes – Uncured bacon pieces, tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce and wrapped in mini potatoes, then roasted to crispy golden perfection.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings 24 mini potatoes

Calories 161 kcal

• 24 mini potatoes cleaned and dried
• 1/2 pack uncured bacon regular thickness, about 8 slices
• ¼ teaspoon Noubess Original Hot and Spicy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sherry Vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Appetizer skewers or toothpicks

• Cut the bacon strips in 3 pieces (long enough to wrap a mini potato), and place in large bowl. In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, vinegar and sugar. Pour sugar mixture over bacon, mix well, and make sure that all pieces are thoroughly coated.

• Wrap each mini potato with a strip of bacon, stretching it until the ends overlap. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with either aluminium foil or parchment paper. Secure the bacon with a toothpick (if you don’t, the bacon might slip off or unwrap) and lay each wrapped potato on the prepared baking sheet ends side down. Roast in the preheated to 375 F oven for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the bacon is nicely crisped up.

• Serve the bacon-wrapped potatoes. You can serve with your preferred Noubess Sauces for a zesty and spicy taste.

Serving: 4gramsCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 44mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Keyword appetizer, bacon appetizers, potato appetizers, potato recipes

Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.

Always choose ingredients without corn or corn derivatives.

Originally published on January 17, 2018. Revised and updated.