Bacon-Wrapped Cherries Recipe

This simple and delicious recipe combines the sweet and tangy flavor of maraschino cherries with the savory richness of bacon. Perfect for appetizers or party snacks, these little bites are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

• 36 maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and juice reserved
• 18 slices bacon, halved
• 36 toothpicks

Directions

Step 1: Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.

Step 2: Take each maraschino cherry and wrap it with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick.

Step 3: Arrange the bacon-wrapped cherries on a baking sheet. Drizzle the reserved cherry juice over the wrapped cherries.

Step 4: Broil the cherries in the preheated oven for 3 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness.

Cooks Note

If you prefer crispier bacon, you can extend the cooking time. Personally, I find the bacon tastes better when it's soft. Although I've never tried it, this recipe could also be made on a grill, as long as the grate is small enough to prevent the cherries from falling through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 65
• Total Fat: 4g (5% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 1g (7% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 10mg (3% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 213mg (9% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 4g (1% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 3g (7% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 3mg
• Iron: 0mg (1% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 69mg (1% Daily Value)

Servings Per Recipe: 18