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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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 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
Bacon Cheese Squares
Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions
Method: oven
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
Bacon Ranch Bread Bites
Made with frozen bread dough, bacon, mozzarella cheese, oil, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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 Water Chestnut Roll Ups
Made with brown sugar, chili sauce, water chestnuts, bacon, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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 and Tomato Cups
Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, dried basil, tomato, bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
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-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls
Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
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