Appetizer: United States – Hawaiian Pineapple Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies Appetizer
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
24 little smokies 12 bacon strips, halved crosswise 12 canned pineapple chunks, halved (or 24 bite-size pieces) 1 / 3 cup (80 ml) teriyaki sauce or 1 / 4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (optional glaze) Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. 2. Thread a pineapple piece onto each little smokie (or place pineapple half on top), then wrap with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 3. If using, brush lightly with teriyaki sauce or sprinkle with brown sugar for extra glaze. 4. Bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is crisp and edges of pineapple are caramelized, basting once if using teriyaki. 5. Serve warm, allowing pineapple juices to mingle with bacon for best flavor.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 450 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
Protein: 16.4 g
Fat: 38.9 g
Saturated fat: 13 g
Trans fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg
Fiber: 0.4 g
Sugar: 7.4 g
Sodium: 1563 mg
Potassium: 495 mg
Calcium: 19 mg
Iron: 0.95 mg
Vitamin A: 7 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 2.8 mg
Vitamin D: 0.9 µg
Generated: 2026-11-04T06:14:11+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.