Bacon Bliss Bites—Snack for 2
“Bacon Bliss Bites” are a savory American snack featuring crispy bacon. These bite-sized delights combine the smoky flavor of bacon with a hint of sweetness, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your craving for a hearty snack.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and chopped green onions, mixing until well combined
- Lay out the bacon slices on your cutting board and cut them into thirds with your knife
- Take one third of a bacon slice, spread about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto it, then roll it around a mini pretzel
- Repeat this process until all bacon slices are used up
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cayenne pepper
- Dip each bacon-wrapped pretzel in this mixture, ensuring it’s well coated, then place it on the cooling rack that’s on the baking sheet
- Once all bacon-wrapped pretzels are coated and placed on the rack, put the baking sheet in the preheated oven
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and browned to your liking Be sure to watch closely in the last few minutes to prevent burning
- Using tongs, carefully remove each Bacon Bliss Bite from the rack and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving as they will be very hot Enjoy your Bacon Bliss Bites’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1/2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Increase cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp
- Replace brown sugar with 1/3 cup of molasses
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/2 tsp of sea salt to the cream cheese mixture
- Increase the quantity of bacon to 10 slices
- Replace mini pretzels with salted mini pretzels
- Add a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top before baking
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup of pickled jalapenos, chopped
- Add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the cream cheese mixture
- Replace brown sugar with 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the Bacon Bliss Bites before serving
🌶️ Spicy
- Increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika to the brown sugar mixture
- Include 1/2 tsp of hot sauce in the cream cheese mixture
🍬 Sweet
- Increase the brown sugar to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup maple syrup to the cream cheese mixture
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture
- Replace cayenne pepper with 1/2 tsp cinnamon
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder to the cream cheese mixture
- Replace brown sugar with 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the brown sugar and cayenne pepper mix
- Increase bacon slices to 10, cut into thirds.
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Bourbon Old Fashioned: The smoky flavor of bourbon complements the bacon and the sweetness of the sugar, while the bitters in the cocktail balance out the creaminess of the cheese
- Chardonnay: The buttery notes and slight acidity in Chardonnay pair well with rich, creamy dishes like this one, and can cut through the fattiness of the bacon
- Stout Beer: The robust flavors and carbonation in stout beer can stand up to and complement strong flavors like bacon and cheese’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Apple Cider: The sweetness and acidity of the cider will complement the salty, spicy, and sweet flavors of the Bacon Bliss Bites
- Iced Tea: The bitterness of the tea will balance out the richness and sweetness of the dish
- Lemonade: The tartness and refreshing quality of lemonade will contrast nicely with the savory bacon and cream cheese, while also cutting through the richness’
🥓 Keto
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace mini pretzels with 1/2 cup chopped celery
- Increase cream cheese to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/4 tsp stevia extract powder
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace cream cheese with 1/2 cup feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives to the feta mixture
- Replace mini pretzels with 24 whole wheat pita bread pieces, cut into bite-sized squares
- Add 1 tsp dried oregano to the honey for coating.
🥑 Paleo
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace with 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- Remove cream cheese
- Replace with 1/2 cup cashew cheese, softened
- Remove mini pretzels
- Replace with 24 slices of cucumber
🐟 Pescatarian
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of smoked salmon
- Increase cream cheese to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/2 tsp of lemon zest
🌱 Vegan
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of vegan bacon substitute
- Replace cream cheese with 1/2 cup of vegan cream cheese substitute
🥦 Vegetarian
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of vegetarian bacon substitute
- Replace 1/2 cup cream cheese with 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese substitute
🥩 Whole30
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace cream cheese with 1/2 cup of cashew cream
- Remove mini pretzels
- Add 24 slices of cucumber for wrapping
- Replace cayenne pepper with 1/4 tsp of paprika
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Replace cream cheese with 1/2 cup of avocado
- Remove cayenne pepper
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 24 mini pretzels with 24 gluten-free mini pretzels
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove bacon
- Replace with 8 slices of turkey bacon, cut into thirds
- Remove brown sugar
- Replace with 1/2 cup of a low-sugar alternative like Stevia or Erythritol
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace with 1/4 tsp of paprika for flavor without the spice
- Remove cream cheese
- Replace with 1/2 cup of lactose-free cream cheese substitute, softened
- Remove mini pretzels
- Replace with 24 gluten-free mini pretzels’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace the brown sugar with 1/2 cup of erythritol
- Decrease the bacon to 4 slices, cut into thirds
- Increase the cream cheese to 3/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Replace the mini pretzels with 24 cucumber slices
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 24 mini pretzels with 24 gluten-free mini pretzels
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Decrease brown sugar to 1/4 cup
- Replace cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese
- Increase green onions to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 tsp of black pepper
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Decrease brown sugar to 1/4 cup
- Increase green onions to 1/2 cup
- Replace cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
- Decrease brown sugar to 1/4 cup
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace cream cheese with 1/2 cup of low-fat cream cheese
- Replace mini pretzels with 24 whole grain mini pretzels
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Decrease the cream cheese to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of mashed avocado
- Replace brown sugar with 1/2 cup of stevia
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika
🦠 Immune System
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup of honey
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- Replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt
- Increase green onions to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 clove of minced garlic
- Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Replace brown sugar with 1/4 cup of a low FODMAP sweetener like maple syrup
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace cream cheese with lactose-free cream cheese or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk cream cheese
- Replace green onions with the green parts of spring onions (low FODMAP)
- Replace mini pretzels with gluten-free pretzels
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Decrease brown sugar to 1/4 cup
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace cream cheese with low-sodium cream cheese
- Replace mini pretzels with unsalted mini pretzels
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace the cream cheese with 1/2 cup of lactose-free cream cheese
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Decrease the brown sugar to 1/4 cup
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese
- Replace mini pretzels with whole grain pretzels
🤰 Pregnancy
- Remove cayenne pepper
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Ensure cream cheese is pasteurized
Beti’s Reflections
As an adventurous foodie, I’m always on the hunt for unique American cuisine recipes that can add a dash of excitement to my kitchen escapades. On one such culinary expedition, I stumbled upon this gem – the Bacon Bliss Bites Recipe. This easy bacon appetizer is a delightful fusion of smoky bacon and sweet undertones, promising a flavor explosion in every bite.
The Bacon Bliss Bites are perfect for serving two people and make an excellent choice for a hearty snack or party appetizer. However, it’s worth noting that this recipe may not be suitable for those following vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free or low-fat diets due to its ingredients.
The star of our Bacon Bliss Bites Recipe is undoubtedly the bacon itself – eight slices of it cut into thirds to be precise! This crispy delight brings a smoky richness that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of brown sugar and the kick from cayenne pepper. The cream cheese adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor that complements the bacon beautifully while chopped green onions lend a fresh crunch. And let’s not forget about our mini pretzels – they provide just the right amount of crunch to balance out all these flavors!
To whip up these easy bacon party snacks, start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix together cream cheese and chopped green onions in a large bowl until well combined. Cut your bacon slices into thirds and spread about a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto each piece before rolling it around a mini pretzel. Dip each bacon-wrapped pretzel in a mixture of brown sugar and cayenne pepper before placing them on a cooling rack atop your baking sheet. Bake until crispy (about 15-20 minutes), but keep an eye out in the last few minutes to prevent burning! Once done, let them cool slightly before serving.
There you have it – your very own homemade gourmet appetizer! These Bacon Bliss Bites are sure to be the talk of any gathering with their irresistible combination of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors wrapped up in bite-sized goodness. So why wait? Dive into this American Cuisine Bacon Recipe today and experience bliss in every bite! Remember: good things come in small packages…especially when they’re wrapped in bacon!
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