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If you love BLT sandwiches, then you will love these bite sized bits of deliciousness. They are a labor of love, but worth every minute after you pop one in your mouth. It’s the perfect appetizer for a party, shower, or the big game. They won’t last long, so you better plan on making a double batch. They come together in a matter of minutes, and they will go fast. Trust me. They didn’t last for more than 15 minutes when I made them for a Christmas party.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make these mini BLT bites, you need the following ingredients:
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Bacon
- Mayonnaise
- Chive and Onion Cream Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
- Green Onions
- Parmesan Cheese
- Cheese and Garlic Croutons
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Mini BLT Bites
- Cut off the tops of each cherry tomato. Run a small paring knife around the edge and with a small spoon, scoop out the center of each cherry tomato. I used a small baby spoon. Slice off a very thin layer on the bottom (stem side) of each cherry tomato so that they will stand up. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl add the cooked and crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, cream cheese, parsley, green onions, and parmesan cheese.
- With a small spoon, fill each cherry tomato. Dip the tops lightly in the crushed croutons.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
- Replacing Croutons: If you do not have any garlic croutons on hand, we highly recommend using a crumbled Ritz or Club crackers, or some type of cracker that is not too thick. Wheat Thins might be a little too dense for this recipe.
- Replacing Cream Cheese and/or Mayonnaise: If you want a healthier alternative to the cream cheese and mayonnaise, you can replace them with a ranch seasoning packet and plain Greek yogurt. The mixture will be a little more thin and liquidy, but it will work just as well. The taste will also still be there, just a unique texture
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Mini BLT Bites Recipe
These delicious mini BLT bites pack a flavorful punch with each bite; plus, they are easy to make and bread-free.
Serving servings
Ingredients
- 36 cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chive and onion cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup cheese and garlic croutons, crushed
Instructions
- Cut off the tops of each cherry tomato. Run a small paring knife around the edge and with a small spoon, scoop out the center of each cherry tomato. I used a small baby spoon. Slice off a very thin layer on the bottom (stem side) of each cherry tomato so that they will stand up. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl add the cooked and crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, cream cheese, parsley, green onions, and parmesan cheese.
- With a small spoon, fill each cherry tomato. Dip the tops lightly in the crushed croutons.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Replacing Croutons: If you do not have any garlic croutons on hand, we highly recommend using a crumbled Ritz or Club crackers, or some type of cracker that is not too thick. Wheat Thins might be a little too dense for this recipe.
- Replacing Cream Cheese and/or Mayonnaise: If you want a healthier alternative to the cream cheese and mayonnaise, you can replace them with a ranch seasoning packet and plain Greek yogurt. The mixture will be a little more thin and liquidy, but it will work just as well. The taste will also still be there, just a unique texture
Nutrition
Calories: 42 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 4 mg · Sodium: 29 mg · Potassium: 41 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 111 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 6 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.
You should try a core and more utensil. It would work well and quickly. I would also suggest a piping bag with a large tip to speed the filling process.