Best 7 Bacon Turkey Bites Recipes

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Bacon turkey bites are a quick and easy appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with turkey bacon and bite-sized pieces of turkey and are often seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices to create a variety of flavors. Bacon turkey bites can be baked, grilled, or air-fried, making them a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit your dietary needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack or a simple and satisfying meal, bacon turkey bites are sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON WRAPPED TURKEY



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A quick and easy Thanksgiving turkey recipe with a twist! Cook turkey for a total of 13 minutes per pound.

Provided by Alex Bega

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup dried sage
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 (16 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 (12 ounce) packages bacon
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle sage and garlic powder over the entire turkey. Wrap turkey completely with bacon. Place turkey on a roasting rack and place roasting rack in a large baking dish. Pour water into the base of the dish.
  • Bake turkey in the preheated oven, basting every 45 minutes with juices in baking dish, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 273.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CRISPY TURKEY BITES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16 bites

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
1 cup finely diced cooked turkey
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 ounces smoked mozzarella, diced into 16 (1/2-inch) pieces
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the dipping sauce: Puree the cranberry sauce, mayonnaise and orange zest in the bowl of a food processor until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the bites: Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Put the stuffing, turkey, Parmesan, rosemary and 1 egg in a medium bowl and mix well until the mixture is evenly moistened. Place the flour, remaining 2 eggs and the panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Beat the eggs to break apart until 1 cohesive color.
  • Shape 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture into a ball. Press a piece of smoked mozzarella into the middle of the ball and reshape the mixture around the cheese. Bread the ball by rolling it first in the flour to coat, then the egg and lastly the panko. Repeat with the remaining turkey mixture and breading ingredients. Fry 4 to 5 or the balls at a time until deep golden brown and hot all the way through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Serve hot alongside the dipping sauce.

BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These bacon-wrapped bundles of deliciousness are served with a sweet teriyaki sauce, and perfect for your game day tailgate or homegate celebrations. Serve with additional teriyaki sauce for dipping.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey
½ cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices bacon, cut in half
16 toothpicks
½ cup teriyaki sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Form into sixteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Wrap each meatball with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Brush each bacon-wrapped meatball with teriyaki sauce, then place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush meatball with additional teriyaki sauce. Continue baking until the turkey is cooked completely and the bacon has reached your desired crispness, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

TURKEY BACON-BASIL BITES



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Who doesn't like a tasty turkey and bacon nibble? Slices of fresh basil and cherry tomatoes add a colorful appeal to the recipe-and to your next party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 reduced-fat woven wheat crackers
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon, cooked, quartered
3 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Spread crackers with cream cheese.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

BACON-WRAPPED TURKEY



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds thick-sliced bacon strips (about 20-24 strips)

Steps:

  • Add 2 cups water to pan. Roast, uncovered, until bacon is lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, about 90 minutes longer. Cover loosely with foil if bacon browns too quickly., Remove from oven. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 208mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 60g protein.

SAUSAGE BACON BITES



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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

3/4 pound sliced bacon
2 packages (8 ounces each) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided

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.

TURKEY-BACON HOT DOG BITES



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Our Turkey-Bacon Hot Dog Bites just might be the easiest way to please a crowd. Four ingredients-eighteen servings. That's great appetizer math!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 39m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

9 slices OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cut in half
6 OSCAR MAYER Cheese Dogs, cut into thirds
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp. dried sage leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Wrap 1 bacon piece around each cheese dog piece; roll in combined sugar, thyme and sage until evenly coated.
  • Place, seam sides down, on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 22 to 24 min. or until bacon is crisp and golden brown, turning after 12 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a crispy coating, use a combination of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can substitute cooked ground beef or sausage.
  • To make the bites even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the bacon turkey bites with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Bacon turkey bites are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or tailgating. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will be a hit with your guests.

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