50 Bacon Appetizer Recipes

These fun bacon appetizers are a great way to start any holiday table.

2. Pineapples wrapped in bacon.

Wrap the pineapple cubes in bacon. Bake under the broiler for 8 minutes until crispy. Be sure to flip the bacon rolls halfway through.

3. Bananas wrapped in bacon.
Slices banana Wrap in bacon. Bake in the oven for 8 minutes until crispy. Be sure to flip the bacon rolls halfway through.


4. Onion rings in batter with bacon.

Mix 1.5 cups of flour with 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 1.5 teaspoons of coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir in 2 cups of buttermilk or kefir and 4 slices of crumbled fried bacon. Cut one large onion into rings, roll them in flour, then dip them in the batter. Fry the rings for 3 minutes in vegetable oil heated to 190 degrees Celsius.

5. Bacon in batter, deep-fried.

Prepare the batter as for onion rings (recipe #4). Dredge half-cooked bacon slices in flour, then dip in the batter. Fry for 4 minutes in oil preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (185 degrees Celsius).

6. Corn pancakes with bacon.

Combine 3/4 cup cornmeal, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon each baking powder and sugar, 1/4 teaspoon each baking soda and coarse salt. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 egg and mix well. Add 5 slices of cooked bacon and 2 chopped green onions. Drop one tablespoon of the batter into oil preheated to 350°F (175°C) and fry for 4 minutes.

7. Tomatoes stuffed with bacon.

Combine 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 tablespoons cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk, and 3 slices crumbled cooked bacon. Stuff 1 pound cherry tomatoes with the mixture.

8. Potatoes stuffed with bacon.
Mix 450 g (16 oz) of new potatoes in their skins with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes at 230 degrees Celsius (450 degrees Fahrenheit). Cut in half and scoop out 1/2 teaspoon of pulp from each half. Mash the pulp with 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, and 3 slices of crumbled cooked bacon. Stuff the potatoes with the mixture, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese, and bake in the oven for another 5 minutes.


9. Eggs stuffed with spices and bacon.

Hard-boil 12 eggs and halve them. Remove the yolks and mash them with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeño peppers with a little brine, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Add 4 slices of cooked bacon. Stuff the egg whites with the mixture.

10. Crostini with tomatoes and bacon.

Heat 1 can of rinsed white beans in a skillet with 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1 teaspoon thyme. Puree. Spread the mixture on toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with olive oil and top with crumbled cooked bacon and finely chopped cherry tomatoes.

11. Crostini with bacon and ricotta cheese.

Spread toasted baguette slices with ricotta cheese and sprinkle with finely chopped bacon. Drizzle with a mixture of 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon hot sauce.

12. Crostini with bacon and Caesar salad.

Toss 1 head of chopped romaine lettuce with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season with pepper. Spread the mixture on toasted baguette slices and top with chopped cooked bacon.

13. Appetizer with dates and bacon.

Cut 4 slices of bacon into quarters. Fry until crisp, then remove from the pan, reserving 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat. Add 1/4 cup of chopped dates and almonds to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat on each slice of bacon.

14. Cheese sauce with bacon and beer.

Fry six slices of crumbled bacon in a skillet. Remove the bacon, reserving the fat, and melt 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter in it. Add 1/4 cup of flour and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup each of cream and beer, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika; continue cooking at a low simmer for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Before serving, mix with finely chopped bacon and green onions. Serve the cheese sauce with chips, bread, or julienned vegetables.


15. Nachos with bacon.

Make the bacon, beer, and cheese dip (as directed in recipe #14). Heat 8 cups of corn chips in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 5 minutes. Top with the cheese dip, chopped pickled jalapeños, tomatoes, green onions, and bacon.

16. Dip sauce with bacon and tomatoes.

Combine 1/2 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, 2 finely chopped plum tomatoes, 12 slices of crumbled cooked bacon, and 1/4 cup of chopped chives, season with pepper, and chill. Serve with romaine lettuce.

17. Spread with bacon and crab meat.

Fry six slices of crumbled bacon until crisp, remove from the pan, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add 3 chopped green onions and 1 chopped bell pepper and fry. Add 8 ounces each of cream cheese and crabmeat, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, the juice of 1 lemon, and the fried bacon to the vegetables and stir. Transfer the sauce to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

18. Bacon and Caramelized Onion Spread.

Fry twelve slices of chopped bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add 2 large onions, sliced ​​into half rings, and cook for 30 minutes, until caramelized. Add 1 tablespoon of dry sherry and let cool. Chop the onion and mix with the fried bacon, 1/2 cup each of mayonnaise, sour cream, finely chopped green onions, chopped parsley, and a little Worcestershire sauce. Cool the sauce.

19. Cheese, bacon and hot pepper spread.

In a food processor, puree 3 cups of grated cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup each of chopped canned hot pepper and mayonnaise. Mix with 8 slices of chopped cooked bacon and 1/4 cup of chopped chives. Refrigerate the spread.

20. Lavash with bacon and caramelized onions.
Bake slices of lavash or any other flat bread in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Spread with at least 30% fat sour cream, season with salt and pepper. Top with caramelized onions, crumbled cooked bacon, and chopped parsley.

We recommend 21. Cheese brushwood with bacon.

Roll out 450g of pizza dough into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup each of grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Top with 8 slices of crumbled cooked bacon. Roll the dough into a log, then roll it out flat to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips, twisting each strip into a spiral. Bake the cheesecake for 18 minutes at 200°C (400°F).

22. Onion jam with bacon.

Fry six slices of bacon until almost crisp. Add 4 onions, sliced ​​into half rings, 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme. Saute over low heat for 1 hour.

23. Cheese biscuits with bacon.

In a food processor, combine 12 slices cooked bacon, 1 cup grated fontina cheese, 3/4 cup flour, 3 tablespoons (45 g) butter, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Process until lumps form. On a parchment-lined sheet, form the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) long log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill. Cut into 1/4-inch (0.8 cm) thick pieces. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees Celsius).

24. Biscuits with bacon and green onions.

Combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons each of baking powder and finely chopped chives, 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Cut 110 g of cold butter into small pieces. Add the butter to the flour mixture and mix with 4 slices of cooked bacon and 3/4 cup of buttermilk or kefir. Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1.2 cm and dust with flour. Cut out 2.5 cm circles from the dough. Bake for 16 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.

25. Bacon muffins.

Combine 1 cup each of wheat and corn flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, 4 slices of cooked bacon, and 2 chopped sage leaves. Beat in 1 egg, 1 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Pour the batter into a 24-cup muffin tin. Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

26. Mini corn dogs with bacon.

Prepare the batter as for bacon muffins (recipe #25). Cut eight corn dogs into quarters, thread onto skewers, and dip in the batter. Fry the corn dogs for 3 minutes in vegetable oil preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

27. Mushrooms stuffed with bacon.
Combine 1/2 cup each breadcrumbs and finely grated Parmesan cheese, 4 slices cooked bacon, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Stuff 24 button mushrooms with their caps still open, drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.


28. Cutlets wrapped in bacon.

Mix 330 g of ground beef with paprika. Form 12 small patties, wrapping each in 1/2 slice of bacon. Fry in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side. Serve on small buns.

29. Meatballs with bacon and ham.

Combine 1 pound ground beef, 8 slices chopped bacon, 4 slices chopped smoked ham, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup each hot vegetable relish and grated onion, and 1 egg. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs. Bake for 25 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

30. Deep-fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce and bacon.

Season 900 grams of chicken wings with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Fry for 20 minutes in vegetable oil preheated to 175 degrees Celsius. Add 1/4 cup each of pineapple jam, honey, and Buffalo hot sauce and stir. Sprinkle with chopped cooked bacon.

31. Fried shrimp scampi baked with bacon and breadcrumbs.

In an ovenproof skillet, fry 4 slices of bacon. Remove the bacon, reserving the fat in the pan. Melt 2 tbsp (30 g) of butter in the fat. Add 450 g (1 lb) peeled and shelled scampi shrimp (greenish king prawns) with slits in the backs and 3 sliced ​​garlic cloves and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup white wine and cook for 3 minutes. Top with the bacon, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and some chopped parsley. Grill until golden brown.

32. Crab cakes with bacon.

Combine 8 ounces of crab meat, 8 slices of cooked bacon, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of mustard. Form into small patties and fry in a preheated, oiled frying pan for 3 minutes per side. Serve with tartar sauce.

33. Bacon-stuffed clams.

Fry three slices of bacon until crisp, add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons each of butter, chopped parsley, and chopped green onions. Spread the mixture over the clam shells. Bake for 8 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).

34. Chicken kebabs wrapped in bacon.
Marinate 220 g of boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into pieces) for 1 hour in 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey. Wrap the chicken in bacon and thread onto skewers. Brush with marinade. Bake the kebabs for 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.


35. Celery and bacon appetizer.

Spread celery with peanut butter, sprinkle with chopped cooked bacon and raisins.

36. Pears with bacon and Taleggio cheese.

Place Taleggio or Brie cheese, sour cream and chopped cooked bacon on the pear slices, drizzle with honey.

37. Toasts with ham and brie cheese.

Mix 2 tablespoons apricot jam with 1 teaspoon chopped pickled jalapeño peppers. For toast rye bread Top with slices of toasted smoked ham, brie cheese and apricot sauce.

38. Hot sandwiches with cheese and bacon.

Spread mustard on baguette slices, top half with grated cheddar cheese and cooked, chopped bacon, and top with the remaining slices. Toast the sandwiches on both sides in a preheated, buttered frying pan until golden brown.

39. Tortilla with bacon, Spanish style.

Fry six slices of bacon in a 25cm nonstick ovenproof skillet. Remove the bacon, reserving the fat. Add two thinly peeled potatoes and one small onion, sliced ​​into half rings, and cook for 10 minutes. Add eight beaten eggs and the fried bacon. Bake for 15 minutes at 190°C (375°F). Divide into portions before serving.

40. Bacon with mushrooms in lettuce leaves.

Fry eight slices of bacon until crispy, then remove from the pan, reserving the fat. Add 220g of sliced ​​shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of chopped Chinese water chestnuts and 1/2 cup of chopped carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce and the fried bacon. Serve with lettuce leaves.

41. Asparagus wrapped in bacon.
Wrap four peeled asparagus spears in bacon. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.


42. Zucchini fritters with bacon.

Combine 1 grated zucchini or squash, 1 carrot, 3 slices finely chopped cooked bacon, 2 green onions, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Form into small patties. Fry for 3 minutes on each side in a preheated, oiled frying pan.

43. Tartlets with bacon, pumpkin and cheese.

Combine 1.5 cups of prepared pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons each of maple syrup and chopped chives, season with salt and pepper. Fill 36 small shortcrust pastry tartlets or phyllo sheets lined with a muffin tin with the filling. Top with chopped cooked bacon and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F (175°C).

44. Oven-baked kale chips with bacon.

Fry three slices of bacon until golden brown, then remove from the pan. Mix the rendered fat with 1 bunch of torn kale. Bake the kale in the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Toss the kale with the bacon.

45. Mexican empanadas with bacon and beef.

Fry 220 g of ground beef with 10 slices of chopped bacon and 1 chopped onion for 8 minutes, until golden brown. Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of raisins. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of 10 round empanada pastry dough balls. Fold in half and press the edges with a fork. Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

46. ​​Cheese balls with bacon.

Combine 8 oz (220 g) of cream cheese, 1 cup (1/2 cup) of grated cheddar cheese, 8 slices of finely chopped cooked bacon, 1 tablespoon (1/2 teaspoon) of Dijon mustard, and the zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon. Form the mixture into balls and chill. Then roll in chopped chives and bacon.

47. Cheese balls in endive leaves with bacon.

Make cheese balls with bacon (recipe #46). Place on endive leaves, sprinkle with chopped chives and cooked bacon.

48. Guacamole sauce with bacon.

Mash 4 avocados and mix with 8 thinly sliced ​​cooked bacon, 1/4 cup each chopped red onion and pickled jalapeño pepper, a splash of brine, and the juice of 1 lime. Season the sauce with salt to taste.

49. Cream of bacon soup in glasses.

Halve four slices of bacon and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan, reserving the fat. Melt 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter in the fat. Add 1 sliced ​​leek and 1 peeled and sliced ​​red-skinned potato. Cook for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of cream. Simmer for 15 minutes, then mash into a puree. Serve the soup in low glasses with dill and fried bacon.

50. Croquettes with bacon and cheese.

Melt 4 tablespoons (60 g) butter in a saucepan. Add 1/3 cup flour and stir until smooth, then add 1.5 cups whole milk. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add 8 slices chopped cooked bacon, 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese, 1 chopped green onion, and a pinch each of salt and nutmeg; let cool. Form the mixture into 5 cm long bars. Roll them in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs. Deep-fry the croquettes for 3 minutes in vegetable oil at 180 degrees Celsius.





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