Bacon has become America's most popular staple in recent years. These days, you can find bacon in just about anything that creative foodies can come up with. Let's face it - bacon is so good that even die-hard vegetarians are tempted to stray.
No need to stray here though. I got you covered. Here are 7 bacon appetizers that you should be serving at your next holiday party.
1. Parmesan garlic bacon knots (h/t Kirbie Cravings)These are awesome, festive and perfect for your next shindig! You tie the bacon strips into knots and sprinkle with garlic parmesan cheese and parsley. Plus, if you’re loving the low carb lifestyle, these will fit right in.
2. Bacon-wrapped tater tot bombs (h/t Damn Delicious)Both kids and adults will love these bacon-wrapped tater tot bombs. You’ll be hard-pressed to share these so be sure to make extra.
3. Bacon cream cheese bites (h/t Garnish With Lemon)The contrasting textures of these bacon cream cheese bites are a bit of heaven. Crispy bacon and cream cheese spread will wow your taste buds. These appetizers won't last long!
4. Bacon mac and cheese bites (h/t The Gunny Sack)Here’s another great appetizer to please everyone of all ages. These are a great muffin cup recipe. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese and bacon? What happens when you pair them together is simply a match made in heaven!
5. Puff pastry bacon pinwheels with cheddar (h/t Julie's Eats and Treats)These may look difficult to make but they’re so easy that they take less than five minutes to roll up. The Thai sweet chili sauce makes these something special! These appetizers will disappear fast!
6. Maple candied baconIf you've ever dragged your bacon through a puddle of maple syrup from a pancake stack, you know the pleasure that this combo of sweet and salty can bring. In the recipe below, bacon is baked with maple syrup for a version of this perfect bite you can include in sandwiches, on salads, or just as a simple snack! Get the full recipe
here.
7. Bacon-wrapped asparagus (h/t/ Damn Delicious)You know you're eating well when you have bacon and asparagus all rolled up into one delectable sampling. These make their way into my kitchen pretty often.
