47 Completely Addictive Bacon Appetizers

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47 Completely Addictive Bacon Appetizers1/47 Smoked Pimiento Cheese Crostini 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to give them a little kick. Caramelized onions create another layer of flavor. You can make the cheese and onions three to five days in advance; they store well. If you need to save time, you can use premade jalapeno pimiento cheese. —Caitlyn

Make them ahead and bake just before serving

Bunch, Trenton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 87 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 2/47 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1

When that’s not possible, it is still delicious at room temperature!

stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/47 Shrimp and Pineapple Party Pizza 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp and Pineapple Party Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This flavor-packed appetizer is a sweet, smoky, savory sensation! If you are traveling with this pizza, parbake the crust and assemble the pizza at home, then finish the baking on-site. When that’s not possible, it is still delicious at room temperature! If

you’re not a seafood fan, substitute chicken for the shrimp

you’re not a seafood fan, substitute chicken for the shrimp. —Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 222 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 4/47 Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart,

—Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition

Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 120 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/47 Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition

Facts: 1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Also, check out these yummy bacon wrapped shrimp recipe that will impress your guests. 6/47 Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blue cheese, bacon and basil pack big flavor into a couple of bites. To save time, you can assemble the skewers the night before and then serve them hot from the broiler

on the day

on the day. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 7/47 Bacon-Stuffed Mushrooms 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law’s house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous that I had to get the recipe. It’s hard to believe how simple, fast and easy they are. —Angela Coffman, Kansas City,

They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer

Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/47 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Smokies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate

(2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein

(2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 9/47 Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheeseburger Slider Bake Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish to fill two pans because these sliders disappear fast. Cut the recipe in half if you want one batch. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 380 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 10/47 Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps 27 Reviews Bacon

Water Chestnut Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays around the house just wouldn’t be the same without these classic wraps. Through the years, Christmas Eve guests have proven it’s impossible to eat just one. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 75 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/47 Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste

Wondering how to make potato skins taste great?

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 potato skin: 350 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 12/47 Tomato Bacon Cups 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These savory biscuits have a flavorful tomato and bacon filling. “I

“I’ve made them at special gatherings ever since

got the recipe at a friend’s house one Thanksgiving,” Paige English relates from Portland, Oregon. “I’ve made them at special gatherings ever since. They always disappear fast.” Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 73 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/47 Loaded Baked Potato Dip 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of

mine did at a baby shower

mine did at a baby shower. They’re ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip, which tastes just like a baked potato topper. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without fries): 149 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 14/47 Pull-Apart Bacon Bread 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pull-Apart Bacon Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I stumbled across this recipe while looking for something different to

take to a brunch

take to a brunch. Boy, am I glad I did! Everyone asked for the recipe and was surprised it called for only five ingredients. It’s the perfect treat to bake for an informal get-together. —Traci Collins, Cheyenne, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 149 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 15/47 Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe just says “party!” The ingredients are basic, but the finished appetizer

looks like you worked a lot harder than you did

looks like you worked a lot harder than you did. —Carol Bess White, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed potato: 82 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/47 Blue Cheese Potato Chips 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Game day calls for something bold. I top potato chips with tomatoes, bacon and tangy blue cheese. I make two big pans, and they always disappear. —Bonnie Hawkins,

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