Bacon Wrapped Olives Perfect Party Food

BACON-WRAPPED OLIVES

Steps:

• With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• On a cutting board, cut each bacon slice crosswise into 3 equal pieces. Roll an olive in each bacon piece, securing with a toothpick. Place on the baking sheet. Bake until the bacon is nicely browned and crisp 30 to 35 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve in a large bowl.
• NOTE : Taste the olives the day before making the recipe. If they are too salty, soak them in cold water for up to 24 hours.

BACON-WRAPPED OLIVES

Steps:

• Cut bacon in quarters. Wrap each piece around 1 olive; secure with a toothpick.
• Place on microwave dish and cover with paper towel.
• Cook covered on high 5 to 6 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and lightly brown. Serve hot.

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED OLIVES

Steps:

• Wrap each olive with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
• Grill the olives until the bacon has crisped, about 10 minutes. Turn frequently and keep a spray bottle handy in case of flare-ups from the bacon grease. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease.

DATES AND OLIVES WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Slice each olive length wise.
• Stuff one date into each olive.
• Wrap each pairing with 1/2 slice Bacon and hold in place with toothpick.
• Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (saves on clean-up!) in 350 degree oven until bacon is cooked to your liking.
• Serve and bask in the praise!