Description
Easy Bacon Bites are delicious bite-sized appetizers featuring a creamy chive-spread inside soft bread, wrapped in crispy baked bacon. Perfect for parties or snacks, these savory treats combine creamy, smoky, and fresh flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf English Muffin Bread or Pepperidge Farm Original White Bread
- 1 12-ounce tub reduced fat cream cheese spread
- 1½ cups chopped fresh chives
- 1 pound bacon (regular thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the bread: Cut the crusts off the bread slices to create uniform pieces that will roll easily.
- Spread the cream cheese and sprinkle chives: Use a knife or offset spreader to apply a thin layer of reduced fat cream cheese on each slice of bread. Sprinkle approximately ½ teaspoon of chopped fresh chives on top of the cream cheese for a fresh, mild onion flavor.
- Roll and wrap with bacon: Starting at one end, roll each bread slice into a tight cylinder. Then, wrap a slice of bacon around each bread cylinder, spiraling it to cover the entire piece evenly. Using kitchen shears, cut each bacon-wrapped roll in half to create bite-sized portions.
- Bake to perfection: Place all the bacon-wrapped bites onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and cooked through. Serve these warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Choosing regular thickness bacon works best to hold the bread without overpowering it.
- Make sure to roll the bread slices tightly so they don’t unravel during baking.
- Feel free to substitute fresh chives with green onions or scallions for a slightly different flavor.
- Oven temperatures may vary; monitor the bacon closely after 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
