Over my years of hosting my share of messy gatherings, there is one thing that I've learned: When it comes to the speed at which something disappears, appetizers wrapped in bacon disappear faster than I can ever refill any of my serving trays. With 18 different types of recipes in this guide, you will be able to make all types of different fancy looking appetizers that will impress all of your guests. They'll get absorbed as fast as they come out of the oven, and make you look way more advanced as a cook than you really are. So grab some bacon, and let's get this party started!
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1) Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon wrapped shrimp is the appetizer my husband goes for first every single time.
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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, and brown sugar.
- Wrap each shrimp with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange seam-side down on the sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake 16 to 18 minutes until bacon is crisp and shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Rest 2 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
2) Maple-Glazed Bacon Skewers
It’s like getting to eat breakfast at a party, and it’s portable! It’s a blend of sweet maple syrup and salty bacon, and it even comes on a stick!
Maple-Glazed Bacon Skewers
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F and set a wire rack over a foil-lined sheet.
- Thread each bacon slice onto a skewer in a loose accordion shape.
- Whisk maple syrup, Dijon, and pepper together.
- Brush the bacon generously with the glaze.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, brushing once more halfway, until deeply caramelized.
- Cool 5 minutes so the glaze sets before serving.
3) Candied Bacon with Pecans
Guests will be asking you if you went to culinary school with this sweet, salty, and crunchy, treat.
Candied Bacon with Pecans
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and set a wire rack on a foil-lined sheet.
- Mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
- Press each bacon slice firmly into the mixture on both sides.
- Lay coated bacon on the rack without overlapping.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling and deep amber.
- Cool fully on the rack so it crisps into a candy snap, then break into pieces.
Notes
4) Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Soft, Spicy, and wrapped in bacon these poppers disappear before I even get a chance to sit down!
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bacon is crisp and peppers are tender.
- Let cool a few minutes so the filling sets before serving.
Notes
5) Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps filled with bacon and cheese are sure to win over even the biggest mushroom haters.
Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and chives.
- Spoon the filling generously into each mushroom cap.
- Arrange caps in the dish, filling-side up.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until tops are golden and bubbling.
- Cool briefly and serve warm.
Notes
6) Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip
I wanted to jazz up the classic dip that everyone loves so I added bacon because more is more.
Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a baking dish.
- Stir together cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, and artichokes.
- Fold in most of the bacon and half the mozzarella.
- Spread into the dish and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- Serve hot with chips or toasted bread.
Notes
7) Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Sweet sticky dates wrapped in bacon are the best two-bite snack for any party I throw!
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a sheet with foil.
- Tuck an almond inside each pitted date.
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange seam-side down and drizzle lightly with honey.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is crisp, turning once.
- Cool a few minutes before serving warm.
8) Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Peppers
These mini Peppers are crunchy and cheesy and look gorgeous as little boats on a platter!
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Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and green onions.
- Spoon filling into each pepper half.
- Arrange peppers filling-side up on the sheet.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes until peppers soften and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
9) Crispy Bacon Twists with Honey Mustard
Sticking bacon in flaky pastry and then dunking it in honey mustard is dangerously snackable!
Crispy Bacon Twists with Honey Mustard
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cut puff pastry into 8 long strips and brush with beaten egg.
- Lay a bacon slice on each strip and twist them together into a spiral.
- Place twists on the sheet and press the ends down.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes until puffed, golden, and the bacon is crisp.
- Whisk honey and Dijon together and serve alongside for dipping.
10) Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
I appreciate that these crispy and crunchy tender asparagus bundled in bacon feel almost healthy.
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Gather 3 to 4 spears into bundles and wrap each with a slice of bacon.
- Place bundles seam-side down on the sheet.
- Roast 20 to 22 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus is tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
11) Bacon Avocado Toast Bites
You can enjoy a tasty snack without needing a fork! These toasts provide a mix of cream, crunch and salt in a single bite.
Bacon Avocado Toast Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F and arrange baguette rounds on a sheet.
- Toast 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and lightly golden.
- Mash avocados with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread avocado onto each toast round.
- Top with crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Notes
12) Mini BLT Sliders
All of the flavors you love from a classic BLT sandwich have been made it into a mini slider design for the whole family to enjoy!
Mini BLT Sliders
Ingredients
Method
- Cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels.
- Lightly toast the slider buns.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns.
- Layer on lettuce, a tomato slice, and folded bacon.
- Cap with the top buns and secure with a pick if needed.
13) Bacon and Onion Tartlets
These buttery tarts can be made in a muffin tin but taste like an expensive starter from a high end restaurant.
Bacon and Onion Tartlets
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Cook chopped bacon until crisp, then soften the onions in the drippings until golden.
- Cut pastry into squares and press into the muffin cups.
- Whisk eggs, cream, and Gruyère, then stir in bacon and onions.
- Spoon the filling into each pastry cup.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes until puffed and set, then cool slightly before removing.
Notes
14) Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
These bites of comfort are soft in the center, crispy on the outside, and filled with bacon.
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Stir crumbled bacon into the chilled mac and cheese.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and chill 10 minutes.
- Dredge each ball in flour, then egg, then panko.
- Place in the muffin tin and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
15) BLT Bruschetta
Always getting the most reaching hands, this one piles all the BLT flavors onto crunchy toasts!
BLT Bruschetta
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375F, brush baguette slices with olive oil, and toast 8 to 10 minutes.
- Combine diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and romaine in a bowl.
- Stir in mayonnaise and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture onto each toasted slice.
- Serve immediately while the toast is crisp.
16) Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
People are always surprised by sweet pineapple and salty bacon as a tropical combination.
Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a sheet with foil.
- Pat pineapple chunks dry with paper towels.
- Wrap each chunk with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Stir brown sugar and soy sauce together and brush over the bites.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is crisp and glaze is sticky.
- Cool briefly before serving warm.
Notes
17) Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs with smoky bacon have become so popular that they are the first to go at the appetizer table!
Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs
Ingredients
Method
- Place eggs in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil, then cook 12 minutes.
- Transfer to ice water, cool, and peel.
- Halve eggs and scoop yolks into a bowl.
- Mash yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pipe or spoon the filling back into the whites.
- Top each with crumbled bacon and an extra dusting of paprika.
18) Bacon and Herb Goat Cheese Balls
With my time constraints, I can always depend on the no-cook hero, tangy goat cheese rolled in bacon and herbs.
Bacon and Herb Goat Cheese Balls
Ingredients
Method
- Beat goat cheese and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Chill the mixture 10 minutes so it firms up enough to handle.
- Roll the cheese into small bite-sized balls.
- Combine crumbled bacon, parsley, and chives on a plate.
- Roll each ball in the bacon-herb mixture to coat fully.
- Chill until ready and serve with crackers.