Two ingredients make the best Bacon Wrapped Watermelon! I love adding a bit of freshly cracked pepper on the bacon before cooking. It adds such a nice contrast. These make a great appetizer and can be served warm or at room temperature. Plan on 3-4 per person. Let me show you how to make them.
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How to make Bacon Wrapped Watermelon
The first thing you will need to do is to cube up the watermelon and I like to make rectangles. I just think it’s nice to be able to see the watermelon after it’s wrapped with bacon. It’s also much easier to wrap a rectangle than a square.
![Cubed watermelon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cut-cubes.jpg)
This part is really important. You will need to remove as much excess moisture as you can with paper towels.
![Remove moisture](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Remove-Moisture.jpg)
Next, wrap raw bacon slices around the watermelon cubes. From experience I can tell you that one longer slice works exponentially better than smaller slices.
![Wrap with bacon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bacon-Wrapped.jpg)
I add freshly cracked black pepper on top of the bacon before cooking it. It adds such interest and contrast of flavor.
![Peppered bacon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Peppered.jpg)
The bacon will crisp and I use these little wooden skewers for serving. I think 3-4 per person is the perfect serving size for an appetizer.
![Plated Bacon Wrapped Watermelon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Plated.jpg)
Bite shot! Doesn’t that look amazing? They taste even better.
![Bite shot of Bacon Wrapped Watermelon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bite-shot.jpg)
Did you make my Bacon Wrapped Watermelon? Leave a comment below and let me know what you thought.
![PIN for Bacon Wrapped Watermelon](https://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PIN-for-Bacon-Wrapped-Watermelon.jpg)
Preparation Time:
- Approximately 10 minutes
Equipment Required:
- Sharp knife
- Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1 personal sized seedless watermelon
- Raw Bacon Slices
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Method:
- Slice the watermelon into 1/2″ slices and into rectangles.
- Wrap bacon slices around the rectangles. Do not add skewers until after cooking.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Bake at 400 degree until the bacon is fully cooked through and crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
- Insert skewers to serve.
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