Description
These Maple Bacon Bourbon Bites are the perfect sweet and savory appetizer. They are sure to impress your guests with their rich flavors and delightful crunch!
Ingredients
1 lb bacon, cut into thirds
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, bourbon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Wrap each piece of bacon around a pecan (if using) and secure with a toothpick.
4. Place the bacon bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Brush the maple bourbon mixture over each bacon bite.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the bacon bites in the maple bourbon mixture for a few hours before baking.
Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: appetizer, bacon, maple, bourbon