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Bacon Wrapped Tropical Macadamia Nuts

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Try these bacon wrapped nuts the next time you need a quick and easy crowd pleaser.

What's better than tropical flavored macadamia nuts? Bacon wrapped tropical macadamia nuts. Snack time just got real.These are not your mother’s bacon wrapped macadamia nuts.

Unless your mother is a wise Carribbean woman with a throaty laugh and no time for bullshit. Then they might be hers. Tell her “thanks” for sharing.

Pineapple, lime, lemongrass and coconut. Plus BACON! A quick and easy crowd pleaser.

They start off raw. Natural. Innocent.

Then we bathe them in pineapple juice alongside some lemongrass, lime juice and shredded coconut.

Pineapple, lime, lemongrass and coconut. Plus BACON! A quick and easy crowd pleaser. And golden syrup. Say it with me. “Golden.” “Syrup.”

Pineapple, lime, lemongrass and coconut. Plus BACON! A quick and easy crowd pleaser. Then we let them cool off and by the time we’re wrapping them in bacon, they’ve gained some life experience. These nuts know stuff. Like teenagers. Only they actually do know stuff.

They know how happy you’re gonna be in 22 minutes. And they live to make you happy. (Unlike teenagers.)



And by the time they come out of the oven? They can pretty much see the future. It’s bright.

What's better than tropical flavored macadamia nuts? Bacon wrapped tropical macadamia nuts. Snack time just got real.

Here’s a little wrapping video. This will not make you a “rapper.” Just a “wrapper.” But, in the long run…which is more important??

These are delicious warm but hold up at room temperature so they’re great to have out for guests at a casual get together. Or if you simply want to blow the lid off the family meal tonight. I like to do that every once in a while.

What's better than tropical flavored macadamia nuts? Bacon wrapped tropical macadamia nuts. Snack time just got real.

As long as expectations don’t get too high.

What's better than tropical flavored macadamia nuts? Bacon wrapped tropical macadamia nuts. Snack time just got real.You could create a monster! So tread carefully. Because…bacon.

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What's better than tropical flavored macadamia nuts? Bacon wrapped tropical macadamia nuts. Snack time just got real.
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Bacon Wrapped Tropical Nuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 
Pineapple, lime, lemongrass and coconut. Plus BACON! A quick and easy crowd pleaser.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
Ingredients
  • 3 oz pineapple juice I used Dole
  • 1 2-inch piece of bruised lemongrass fibrous outer layers removed.
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 Tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 Tablespoon golden syrup I used Lyle's
  • 1 Tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger root
  • 1 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
  • bacon cut into 4 strips - see video
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with tin foil. Place rack over foil.
  2. Combine first seven ingredients above (everything through the ginger) in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for five minutes.
  3. Remove lemongrass.
  4. Add nuts.
  5. Stir well to coat.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the bacon.
  7. Cut bacon lengthwise, then in half crosswise to make four strips out of each bacon slice.
  8. Wrap nut in center of bacon strip (see video.) It's a little like swaddling an infant.
  9. Place bacon wrapped nuts on the rack. Drizzle (or brush) remaining pineapple mixture over top of nuts.
  10. Bake at 350 for 22 minutes. Less time if you want the bacon less crispy. I like it very crispy. Also, be sure to turn baking sheet half way through your cooking time to even things out.

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Comments

  1. WhitBit's Indian Kitchen says

    August 1, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Oh my! These need to be in my mouth!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:15 am

      I hear you. They kind of demand attention.

      Reply
  2. itsswayam says

    July 27, 2015 at 2:34 am

    OMG!! How cute are these… !! bacon wrapped macadamia?? Now why didnt i think of that!!!?? ๐Ÿ˜›
    You know what I wish I lived near u C.. you would make these, invite me over..and we would share them while watching Masterchef AU Finale!!! YAY.. Perfect life for me ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:11 am

      Bliss. And occasionally we’ll go to Paris together on vacation.

      Reply
      • itsswayam says

        August 3, 2015 at 10:28 am

        Oh yes!! Pari`… And we will eat all the croissants thats there… ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
        • Christine says

          August 3, 2015 at 3:08 pm

          every. single. one.

          Reply
  3. Take Two Tapas says

    July 26, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    I love this Paleo nut snack! Just what I need to make through my month!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Are you going paleo this month??? I’ve missed so much….!

      Reply
  4. Meredith @ The Weekday Gourmet says

    July 25, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Wow! This looks so unique and amazing!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:05 am

      Thanks, Meredith. Popping over to you to say “hi.”

      Reply
  5. carolinescookingblog says

    July 25, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    These sound great – bacon wrapped is always good anyway, but I like the sound of all those flavors in with the nuts too!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:04 am

      Thanks, Caroline. The pineapple flavor really comes through which I really enjoy with the bacon.

      Reply
  6. Faye Wilkerson says

    July 25, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Pinned to try later.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Thanks, Faye.

      Reply
  7. Margaret Pereira says

    July 25, 2015 at 10:57 am

    These look delicious! I have to give them a try.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      August 3, 2015 at 7:03 am

      Hope you do! I need to revisit them as well.

      Reply
  8. Richa says

    June 14, 2015 at 2:08 am

    I sooo want these nuts in my life! What a brilliant idea.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 14, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thanks Richa. So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  9. oceanviewkitchen says

    June 7, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    These sound and look incredible! I saving it for later to try:)

    Reply
  10. Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    These are some very fancy macadamia!! What a great snack! I love all the flavor in this dish and the wrapped bacon looks divine ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 5, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Thanks, Maggie. I find it hard to imagine anything that wouldn’t taste great wrapped in bacon.

      Reply
  11. Oana | Adore Foods says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    OMG! These are my new lollies ๐Ÿ™‚ Such a great idea. I can almost taste them

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 1, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      If only you could get a lollipop stick in there somehow.. hardly worth it I guess. They don’t last long enough! Thanks for your lovely comment.

      Reply
  12. mmgmom says

    June 1, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    Wow I never would have thought to bacon wrap nuts. Yummy. Thanks for linking up on the #HomeMattersParty can’t wait to see what you link up next week.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 5, 2015 at 7:44 am

      It was absolutely my pleasure. Thanks for being such great hosts.

      Reply
  13. oliviascuisine says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Christine, you’re hitting a VERY soft spot here. I love bacon wrapped things and I’m crazy about nuts! I desperately need to try this! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      You’ re feeling vulnerable but they will be gentle. Firm, but gentle.

      Reply
  14. Stephanie @ The Cozy Cook says

    June 1, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    WHOA is this creative or what!?! I’d eat anything wrapped in bacon but these macadamia!?!? Holy food heaven… this is AWESOME.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  15. Life With Lorelai says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:12 am

    YUM’d! This looks delicious. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ ๐Ÿ™‚

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 1, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thanks. Headed over.

      Reply
  16. Amanda @ The Chunky Chef says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:33 am

    You had me at “bacon wrapped” ๐Ÿ˜‰ Those nuts look incredible!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      May 31, 2015 at 9:48 am

      I know. Those words are practically click bait.

      Reply
  17. Paul says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Umm. Usually I get to sample things. Where did these go?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      May 29, 2015 at 10:57 am

      In my belly ๐Ÿ™‚ There will be more.

      Reply
  18. dstein4000 says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:37 am

    This is just insane! What inspired you to wrap a nut in bacon?

    Reply
    • Christine says

      May 29, 2015 at 9:39 am

      They were too sticky on their own! Plus…Bacon!

      Reply

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