Bacon-Wrapped Mini Sweet Peppers with Barbecue Glaze

This delightful appetizer features mini sweet peppers wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The garlic and onion powders add depth to the flavor profile, making it a perfect blend of traditional and creative elements. Perfect for parties or as a flavorful snack, this dish is sure to impress without compromising dietary preferences.

Ingredients:

• 12 slices of bacon
• 12 mini sweet peppers
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Cut the tops off the mini sweet peppers and remove the seeds carefully.
4. Wrap each mini sweet pepper with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
5. Place the bacon-wrapped peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the prepared barbecue glaze generously over each bacon-wrapped pepper.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the peppers are tender.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm, drizzled with any remaining barbecue glaze.