Hot dog pieces (or "lil' smokies") are wrapped in bacon, coated in brown sugar, and then slow cooked until the bacon caramelizes. The ultimate party food!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon Appetizers
Delicious bacon hors d'oeuvres - everything is better with bacon! Great for any occasion
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Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Dogs
Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed Dates
Fill pitted dates with whole almonds and wrap in strips of bacon. Pop in the oven and watch the yumminess happen.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken-Fried Bacon
It's not just bacon, it's chicken-fried bacon! Serve with a dipping sauce like ketchup, gravy, or ranch dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese And Bacon Hors D'Oeuvre
A mixture of cream cheese and green onions is tucked inside crescent roll dough. The entire roll is wrapped in a slice of bacon and baked until done.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Oysters Wrapped in Bacon
Also known as "Angels on Horseback", this is a popular (and easy) party appetizer. You can use freshly shelled or jarred oysters.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Bacon Cheese Fries
Bacon cheese fries are a delicious and decadent snack that is perfect for sharing with friends. These salty and savory fries are covered in melty cheese and crispy bacon, making them...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon And Crab Stuffed Potato Bites
These little potato bites make a killer appetizer. Spuds stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, crab and bacon are like the best bite of a baked potato, but for...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Covered Bacon
Chocolate and bacon come together to form the ultimate sweet and salty snack.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Bread Sticks
Brown sugar for a hint of caramelized sweetness is the secret to success with these bacon-wrapped crisp grissini-style breadsticks.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Watermelon
Made with salt, bacon, watermelon, crab meat
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Breaded Bacon
Made with bacon, cooking oil, flour, brown sugar, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon and Cheddar Munchies
Made with all-purpose flour, Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, butter, bacon, crisped rice cereal
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Bacon Appetizers
Who says fancy appetizers have to be complicated? These easy bacon appetizers are a trifecta of creamy, crispy, and smoky flavors. A snack win!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Water Chestnut Roll Ups
Made with brown sugar, chili sauce, water chestnuts, bacon, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon And Egg Croquettes
Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Cheese Squares
Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Cheddar Appetizers
Made with Triscuits or other crackers, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bacon bits
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach and Bacon Appetizers
Made with green onions, mayonnaise, tortillas, bacon, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Made with blue cheese, bacon, dates
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Ranch Bread Bites
Made with frozen bread dough, bacon, mozzarella cheese, oil, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls
Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon and Tomato Cups
Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, dried basil, tomato, bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.