Pineapple Appetizers

Transform your appetizer game with these sweet and savory Pineapple Appetizers, a perfect crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Juicy pineapple chunks are wrapped in crispy, caramelized bacon and brushed with a flavorful glaze made of brown sugar, soy sauce, and a kick of optional black pepper. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, these bite-sized treats deliver a delightful balance of tropical sweetness and smoky richness. Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday spreads, these bacon-wrapped pineapple bites are sure to disappear in minutes. Serve them warm or at room temperature for an irresistible snack that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: pineapple appetizers, bacon-wrapped pineapple, sweet and savory appetizer, party snack recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 20 pieces pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 10 slices bacon strips
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 20 pieces toothpicks
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.

Step 2

Cut each bacon strip in half, creating 20 smaller pieces of bacon.

Step 3

Wrap each pineapple chunk with half a strip of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.

Step 4

Place the wrapped pineapple chunks seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, soy sauce, and ground black pepper (if using) to create a glaze.

Step 6

Brush the glaze generously over each bacon-wrapped pineapple chunk.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the appetizers to cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious, sweet-and-savory appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(255.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	516.2

Total Fat 33.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 88mg	0%
Sodium 1370.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 32.1mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 639.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.5%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 17.9%