BALSAMIC-CRANBERRY POTATO BITES

Balsamic-Cranberry Potato Bites image

Here's a deliciously new twist on rumaki. It's easy to make and your guests will be delighted with the flavor. -Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

12 small red potatoes, quartered
12 bacon strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until almost tender., Meanwhile, cut bacon strips widthwise into fourths. Drain potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap a piece of bacon around each potato quarter; secure with toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp., In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve with appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.