Welcome to the world of bacon bites, where crispy, savory bacon is transformed into bite-sized bursts of flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer to impress your friends or a delectable snack to satisfy your cravings, bacon bites are the ultimate indulgence for bacon lovers everywhere. From classic bacon-wrapped dates to innovative bacon-stuffed mushrooms, these delectable treats are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, grab your aprons and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the irresistible allure of bacon bites.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BACON CHEESEBURGER BITES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the ground beef, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Divide the mixture into 6 equal mini patties. Set aside.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside. Add the burger bites and cook until well browned all over and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Add 2 of the quartered pieces of cheese to the top of each bite and cover the skillet with the lid. Allow the cheese to melt, 1 minute. Remove the bites to a plate.
- Tear each bacon piece into bite-size pieces. Start building up the bites by placing a piece of bacon on top of each patty, then a couple of folded leaves of spinach, a couple of pickles, a dollop of your favorite burger condiment, and a half a tomato, securing it all with a toothpick or small skewer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until all the bites are built, and serve.
BACON-WRAPPED SWEET POTATO BITES
After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. -Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix butter and seasonings. Add sweet potatoes and toss to coat., Wrap 1 piece bacon around each sweet potato cube; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Place on a parchment-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until bacon is crisp and sweet potato is tender, 40-45 minutes. Serve with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-CHEESE BISCUIT BITES
As a busy stay-at-home mom, I like great-tasting recipes that are easy and that the kids can help prepare. These savory snacks meet both of those requirements.-Margo Lewis, Lake City, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 20 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and milk until smooth. Stir in the bacon, cheese, onion and half of the tomato; set aside., Cut each biscuit into four pieces; press each piece into a greased miniature muffin cup. Fill with cream cheese mixture; top with remaining tomato., Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET AND SPICY BACON BITES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the bacon in an even layer in a large skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often with a rubber spatula, until the bacon is light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, black pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Pour off some of the rendered bacon fat, leaving just a small amount. Return the skillet to the heat and pour the maple syrup mixture over the bacon. Braise gently until the syrup thickens and glazes the bacon and the bacon is deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
BACON-WRAPPED APRICOT BITES
I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds. -Tammie Floyd, Plano, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips widthwise into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Wrap a bacon piece around each apricot; secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° until bacon is crisp, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey and mustard. Serve with warm apricot bites.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BACON WRAPPED SWEET POTATO BITES
As if you needed another reason to love bacon. Don't miss this sweet and savory appetizer from Russ Crandall of The Domestic Man.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Set aside.
- Wrap each sweet potato cube with a bacon slice, holding in place with a toothpick. Place on the prepared baking sheet, toothpicks facing up.
- Combine the olive oil, melted butter, cinnamon and pepper, stirring until well mixed. Drizzle the mixture over the sweet potato bites. Sprinkle with sea salt. Loosely tent the toothpicks with damp paper towels and wrap the baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, being careful not to pierce the foil. Bake until the potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and paper towels and return to the oven; bake until the bacon is crispy and the fat starts to render, 15-20 more minutes. Blot the excess fat with the paper towels, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 841.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
SAUSAGE BACON BITES
These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods that party guests can just pop into their mouths. Try them as an accompaniment to fondue. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 55m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bacon strips widthwise in half; cut sausage links in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of sausage. Place 1/2 cup brown sugar in a shallow bowl; roll sausages in sugar. Secure each with a toothpick. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. , Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Bake until bacon is crisp, 35-40 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MUSHROOM BACON BITES
This is the perfect appetizer for most any occasion. The tasty bites are easy to assemble and brush with prepared barbecue sauce. When we have a big cookout, they're always a hit...but they make a nice little "extra" for a family dinner, too. -Gina Roesner, Ashland, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wrap each mushroom with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with barbecue sauce., Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the mushrooms are tender, turning and basting occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHEESY BACON BURGER BITES
Looking for savory appetizers made using Original Bisquick® mix? Enjoy these cheesy beef burgers, bacon and lettuce topped with cherry tomatoes and served with ketchup.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning often, until browned but not overly crisp. Drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Cut each bacon slice into 4 pieces.
- On each toothpick, thread 1 tomato half, 1 bacon piece and 1 lettuce piece; set aside.
- In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cheese. Fold in cheese. Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into meatballs; flatten slightly to resemble hamburgers.
- In same skillet, heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook burgers in drippings 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Insert 1 toothpick in each burger; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
BACON CHEDDAR BISQUICK® PANCAKE BITES
Serve these super-easy-to-make bite-sized bacon cheddar pancake bites with syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 16 to 18 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, milk, maple syrup and egg. Add bacon and cheese; stir just until combined. A few lumps may remain.
- Pour batter evenly into mini muffin cups, filling nearly to the top of each cup.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and spring back when lightly touched. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups to serving plates.
- Serve pancake bites warm or at room temperature drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
BROWN SUGAR-SRIRACHA BACON BITES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Stir together the sriracha and brown sugar in a medium bowl; add the bacon pieces and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a wire rack over the foil. Spray the rack liberally with cooking spray. Place the bacon pieces in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake until the bacon is almost crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle the bacon with the toasted and black sesame seeds and bake an additional 5 minutes. Cool for 5 to 8 minutes, moving the bacon pieces slightly on the rack every 2 minutes to prevent sticking. (The bacon will crisp more as it cools.)
CHICKEN BACON BITES
Ginger and orange marmalade give these rumaki-style snacks wonderful flavor. I marinate the wrapped chicken earlier in the day and broil them when guests arrive. -Betty Pierson, Wellington, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon on a broiler rack. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until partially cooked; cool. , Wrap a piece of bacon around a chicken cube and water chestnut slice; secure with a toothpick. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the marmalade, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add wrapped chicken; seal and carefully turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp. Serve warm with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired.
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BACON-WRAPPED CHEDDAR EGG BITES
Make and share this Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar Egg Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jill Shinsky
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Spray muffin tin.
- Line each spot with a bacon around the edges.
- Whip all eggs.
- Mix in cheese and other desired toppings.
- Evenly pour the egg mix into each spot, filling about 1/2 way (6 eggs for a flatter muffin) or 3/4 way (9 eggs for a taller muffin).
- Bake about 25 minutes or until bacon is cooked.
- Pop out and enjoy!
BACON-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE BITES
This recipe is a huge hit at my Christmas parties, but it's great for every occasion. Salty-crispy bacon and sweet pineapple. Yummy!
Provided by Karen D.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 8h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the pineapple in a large bowl, and toss with sweet and sour sauce. Cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- To prevent burning, place toothpicks in a small bowl of water and soak 10 minutes.
- Place a paper towel over a microwave-safe dish and arrange part of the bacon on the towel; cover with another paper towel. Cook the bacon in a microwave oven on medium just until partially cooked and still pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining bacon. Cut bacon strips in half.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- Wrap half a bacon strip around each pineapple chunk. Secure bacon with a toothpick, and place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining bacon and pineapple chunks.
- Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 791.9 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
SAVORY TOMATO BACON BISCUIT BITES
Biscuits made with Original Bisquick® mix and topped with bacon and tomatoes give you delicious appetizers - perfect for a crowd.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, cheese, sugar, Italian seasoning and red pepper. Add 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise and the milk, stirring with fork until moistened. On lightly floured surface, knead dough 5 or 6 times. Pat or roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with 1 3/4-inch round cutter; place rounds on cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Spread biscuits with half of remaining 1/3 cup mayonnaise; top each biscuit with tomato slice. Spread tomato slices with remaining mayonnaise; sprinkle evenly with bacon and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 203 mg
3-INGREDIENT BACON BITES
Make and share this 3-Ingredient Bacon Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 12 balls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bites:.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Place one cube of cheese in the center of each sausage patty. Mold the sausage around the cheese making sure it is tightly sealed.
- Next wrap a piece of bacon around the formed sausage. Place on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Serve with no sugar added ketchup.
- Ketchup:.
- Combine all ingredients plus ¼ cup water in a small sauce pot. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Cool and serve.
MAC & CHEESE BACON BITES
Make and share this Mac & Cheese Bacon Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta for 4 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1⁄4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour. Whisk together, cooking until the flour resembles wet sand and begins to smell nutty and fragrant. Add the milk, whisking until there is no lumps. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Season generously with pepper and add salt to taste (this will depend on the saltiness of your cheese.) Add the pasta and fold together until the pasta is coated, add 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking water, if necessary, to loosen.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin and line each cup with a piece of precooked bacon to come up sides of cup. Spoon mac and cheese into each of the cups and then top with some Italian panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool 5-10 minutes to settle into cups before removing and serving.
BACON CHEDDAR BITES
Make and share this Bacon Cheddar Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 20 slices
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice french bread into 1 inch slices.
- Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Spread 1-2 Tablespoons of topping onto each slice of bread.
- Lay slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until topping is bubbling and starting to brown.
- OR TO MAKE AHEAD: flash freeze bread on a cookie sheet before baking; transfer to large freezer bag and label; bake from frozen on a cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes as above.
SPICY SWEET CHICKEN BACON BITES
I've been serving these for many years. Guests love dipping the bacon-wrapped chicken tidbits into blue cheese salad dressing or barbeque sauce. -Jacqulyn Fletcher, Liberty Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bacon strips crosswise into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Wrap a bacon piece around each chicken piece; secure with a toothpick. In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar and seasonings. Add wrapped chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., Place on 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp and chicken is no longer pink. Serve with salad dressing and barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED SPAM BITES
These sweet and savory bites use Spam-a favorite ingredient in Hawaii-in a fun new way. Bet you can't stop at just one! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 32 pieces.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut bacon strips crosswise in half. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Wrap a bacon piece around each Spam cube; secure with a toothpick. Place in a 15x10x1-in. ungreased baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine mustard, syrup and garlic; drizzle over bacon-wrapped Spam. Bake until bacon is crisp, 5-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality bacon: The better the bacon, the better the bacon bites will be. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good amount of marbling.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will help to ensure that the bacon bites are nice and crunchy.
- Use a variety of cheeses: This will add flavor and interest to the bacon bites. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: This will prevent the bacon bites from cooking evenly.
- Serve the bacon bites immediately: They are best when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Bacon bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give bacon bites a try. You won't be disappointed!
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