Best 8 Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Drumsticks Recipes

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Are you ready for a taste sensation that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than bacon-wrapped stuffed drumsticks! This recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Imagine succulent drumsticks, wrapped in crispy bacon, concealing a savory stuffing that bursts with flavor in every bite. With just a few simple steps, you can recreate this culinary masterpiece in your very own kitchen. Let's dive into the process of cooking bacon-wrapped stuffed drumsticks and embark on a flavor-filled journey.

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BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS



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Our version of the retro hors d'oeuvre rumaki - bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and chicken liver - substitutes figs, goat cheese and pesto for a fruity, tangy twist. Consider it rumaki 2.0.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 dried figs (about 10 ounces)
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices bacon, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
  • Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
  • Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin gives a family favourite the chef treatment - perfect for picnics

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6-12

Number Of Ingredients 5

juice 1 lemon , plus extra wedges to serve
2 garlic cloves , crushed
12 chicken drumsticks
12 rashers smoked streaky bacon
crusty baguette , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together the lemon juice and garlic with some seasoning. Prick the chicken several times with a sharp knife and drizzle with half the garlicky lemon juice. Wrap each one in a rasher of bacon and put in a single layer in a roasting tin. Drizzle on the remaining lemon juice.
  • Cook for 45-50 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is starting to crisp up. Flash under a hot grill if you like your bacon really crisp.
  • Eat warm or allow to cool, then chill until you're ready to pack up in an airtight container. Eat with crusty bread and some extra lemon squeezed over the chicken, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.45 milligram of sodium

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED MUSHROOMS



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A classic favorite stuffed mushroom is taken to new heights by wrapping in a slice of bacon. Simple, but will melt in your mouth!

Provided by Jaida

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Mushrooms     Stuffed Mushroom Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup chopped green onions
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
20 fresh mushrooms, stems removed
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the green onions and cream cheese . Stuff mushroom caps with the cheese mixture. Wrap each mushroom with a half-slice of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 239.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

STUFFED DRUMSTICKS WITH BACON, BRANDY AND THYME



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 turkey drumsticks (about 12 ounces each)
2 cups coarsely ground pork
6 strips bacon, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon very finely minced garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
3 eggs, beaten well
1 tablespoon brandy
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Big pinch ground allspice
2 cups brown veal or beef stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, plus extra for basting
Finely chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bone drumsticks completely, or ask your butcher to bone them for you. Remove all bones, cartilage and tendons, but be sure to keep skin intact. Season inside and out with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl combine next 10 ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Divide stuffing among drumsticks, stuffing each drumstick evenly under skin. Place in a roasting pan, skin side up. Roast for 30 minutes, basting once after 15 minutes with softened butter, or until skin is golden brown and puffy. Remove drumsticks to a warm platter, cover and keep warm while preparing sauce.
  • Place roasting pan over high heat. Add stock and deglaze, scraping up browned bits and incorporating them into sauce. Boil until half of liquid evaporates. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated and sauce is lightly thickened.
  • Serve turkey on warm dinner plates, surrounded with sauce and sprinkled with parsley.

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED DRUMSTICKS



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You know the old saying "Bacon Makes Everything Better" Well, we all know that is not true but in this recipe the Bacon adds a dimension to the dish that pushes it over the top! Don't be scared by the recipe it is easier to do than first glance will lead you to believe and the end result is delicious!

Provided by jubileejjones

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 12 Drumsticks, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 chicken drumsticks
maple bacon (any bacon reallyà I used Peppered Bacon)
sharp cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese you like)
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tomatoes, sliced
kosher salt
cracked pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 bunch oregano (chopped)

Steps:

  • Roll skin of chicken back. Slice 2 slits in the chicken and place cheddar cheese cubes and then roll skin back up.
  • Season the drum sticks with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap with bacon.
  • Preheat oven 400.
  • Fry wrapped drumsticks on medium heat in cast iron skillet (or heavy pan). 12 -15 minutes on each side, until all sides brown.
  • While browning drumsticks. Slice onion and tomato.
  • Pull off heat and cool off.
  • Drain off grease, save about a Tablespoon.
  • Put in onions and sauté until lightly wilted.
  • Put in tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and oregano.
  • Put chicken back in and spoon sauce around the drumsticks.
  • Put in oven 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 123.2, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 28.4

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFING BALLS



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My family loves these. They can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. They can be stuffed with sliced Italian sausage, chunks of cheese, or other small savory treats.

Provided by Cynthadeltorro

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)
½ (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, cut into chunks
¼ cup softened butter, cut into chunks
1 egg, beaten
⅔ cup very hot water
⅔ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
6 slices bacon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red bell pepper, celery, and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine stuffing mix, cream cheese, butter, and beaten egg in a large bowl; add hot water and mix well until incorporated. Let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in bread crumbs; arrange them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly into patties. Wrap patties in bacon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking until crisp on top, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 745.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH PLUM SAUCE



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I found this in The Barbecue Cookbook and hope to make them as an appetizer as soon as the weather warms up a bit.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
8 slices bacon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces plum jam
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (to taste)
1 tablespoon mild chili sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prepare a fire in a grill.
  • Rub drumsticks with salt, pepper and garlic, if using.
  • Wrap a strip of bacon firmly around each drumstick, securing ends with toothpicks.
  • Brush with vegetable oil and grill, turning frequently and brushing with additional oil, for about 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • To test for doneness, pierce meat in the thickest part with a thin skewer.
  • The juices that run out should be clear.
  • Heat jam for sauce with apple cider vinegar and chili sauce in a small pan or microwave oven and beat together.
  • Arrange hot drumsticks on a platter around a dish of the sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.6, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 149.1, Sodium 910.9, Carbohydrate 139.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 97.5, Protein 34.3

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED TENDERLOINS



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I love blue cheese, so I combined it with toasted almonds, red onion, herbs and spices to create a savory filling for pork. If you like, add even more zip with red pepper flakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3 stuffed tenderloins (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips

Steps:

  • Make a lengthwise slit through the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic., In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, almonds, onion, rosemary, garlic and pepper flakes if desired. Divide among tenderloins. Close tenderloins and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each with two bacon strips; secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet, brown pork on all sides in batches until bacon is almost crisp. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. , Let stand for 5 minutes. Discard toothpicks before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your bacon-wrapped stuffed drumsticks taste their best. Look for drumsticks that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Use thick-cut bacon that is not too salty. And choose a stuffing that you love, such as a breadcrumb stuffing, a rice stuffing, or a cornbread stuffing.
  • Don't overcook the drumsticks. The drumsticks should be cooked through, but not dry. The best way to tell if they are done is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the drumstick. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the drumsticks rest before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making the drumsticks more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the drumsticks with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include barbecue sauce, honey mustard, and ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Bacon-wrapped stuffed drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your drumsticks are cooked perfectly and are bursting with flavor. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give bacon-wrapped stuffed drumsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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