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Bacon Wrapped Olives

These savory, crisp bacon-wrapped olives are a quick and easy party appetizer, perfect for gatherings like Thanksgiving or game days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 56
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 rashers bacon, preferably quality bacon with no added nitrates or sugar Choose flexible bacon for easy wrapping.
  • 24 large green Manzanilla olives stuffed with pimento Other firm, pitted green olives can be used as substitutes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking tray with foil or prepare a Pyrex dish.
  2. Cut each bacon rasher into thirds, yielding 24 pieces.
  3. Wrap one piece of bacon around each pimento-stuffed olive and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange the wrapped olives on the prepared tray, leaving space between them.
Cooking
  1. Bake for about 10 minutes, then carefully turn the olives and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes until the bacon is browned and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Let the olives rest briefly, then serve them warm. Remove toothpicks before serving to young children.

Notes

Check bacon thickness and monitor cooking time closely. Can also be air-fried at 375°F, checking early for doneness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.