Bring an offering from this collection of best bacon appetizers if you want to be the most popular cook at the party. Have you ever noticed how guests get excited whenever bacon is on the menu?
Choose from bacon-wrapped treats, bacon snacks, make ahead bacon appetizers, Keto and air fryer recipes, bacon dips, spreads, and small bites.
We’ve got you covered with holiday appetizers, hors d’oeuvres for a dinner party, Christmas finger foods, tailgating recipes, game day appetizers, Super Bowl party snacks, and dozens more.
With 52 recipes in this sizzling roundup, you can enjoy a new delicious appetizer with bacon every week for a year!
These scrumptious bacon-wrapped appetizers recipes are guaranteed to go quickly on the buffet table at your next party or gathering. There’s nothing like encasing a yummy small bite in crispy, crunchy bacon to make your guests’ tastebuds do the happy dance.
Three Ingredient Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
These easy bacon wrapped chicken appetizers are just what you need! You are packing three fantastic flavors into one delicious piece of heaven and you can be chowing down on these in about 30 minutes.
Prepare for rave reviews when you serve these classic bacon-wrapped scallops. The salty bacon perfectly compliments the mild, briny flavor of the slightly-sweet scallops.
These bacon wrapped pork bites are so easy to make and are packed with flavor! You get sweetness from the maple syrup and saltiness from the bacon making them such a great skewered appetizer to serve at your next party!
These easy appetizers feature a tasty combination of savory, crispy bacon paired with sweet dates, tangy whipped goat cheese (chevre) and peppery fresh basil. Perfect for your next party or buffet!
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites are a wonderful holiday appetizer! Use up leftover stuffing and wrap thick flavorful bacon around for the perfect crispy treat.
These easy jalapeno bacon-wrapped shrimp are smoky, spicy and delicious! The shrimp are marinated in a jerk spice mix, then wrapped in bacon along with a chunk of fresh jalapeno.
Sizzling with salty-sweet flavors and savory sage, this Bacon Wrapped Apricots appetizer only takes four ingredients and about thirty minutes to add a little “wow” to any gathering.
These crunchy bacon snacks are sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings! Whether you’re watching a family movie or satisfying the mid-afternoon hungries, you’ll love favorites like bacon crackers, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, bacon popcorn with cheddar cheese, bacon buffalo chicken flatbread and more.
Parmesan Bacon Crackers
This easy Parmesan Bacon Crackers recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party. These appetizers are simple to make and so good!
These loaded chips are the best shareable appetizer. Crispy kettle chips are baked with layers of creamy blue cheese and crispy bacon pieces. Topped with scallions and drizzled with hot sauce, these crispy and melty chips are a tasty snack!
It’s grilling time and these Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Sweet Potato Fries are something special. These fry wedges are easy to make and very tasty. We also make a super delicious Sriracha Maple dipping sauce that is out of this world!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas take chicken quesadillas to the next level by adding onions, bell peppers, bacon and ranch dressing for an incredible flavor combo inside that cheesy crispy tortilla! https://flavormosaic.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-quesadillas/
Bacon finger foods are perfect party fare because they can be eaten while talking and sipping. These bite-sized bacon delights will make everyone happy! Try bacon tater tots with cheese, bacon deviled eggs, crostini with figs and bacon jam, jalapeno popper bites, bacon stuffed mushrooms and more.
Tater Tots with Bacon and Cheese
These bite-sized appetizers feature crispy tater tots sandwiched between two crispy pieces of bacon with melty cheddar cheese inside.
These crowd-pleasing deviled eggs have a creamy filling with just a hint of mustard and curry. Homemade bacon bits on top provide the perfect crispy crunch!
These little appetizers contain all the flavors of your favorite BLT sandwich in one small bite. A crispy toast shell holds a tasty filling of chopped tomatoes, Romaine lettuce, crunchy bacon and creamy mayonnaise.
These smashed sweet potato guacamole bites have crispy sides with soft centers. Topped with a crispy piece of salty bacon, they’re the perfect game day bite.
These mini BLT sliders have all the vibrant flavors of your favorite bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich on a toothpick. They're easy to make and good to eat!
Bacon Egg Salad Tomato Bites are a super easy appetizer or snack. Combining the taste of a BLT sandwich with an egg salad sandwich, only leaving out the bread and lettuce.
You’ll love these quick and easy to make air fryer appetizers with bacon! The air fryer is perfect for cooking bacon until it’s crispy and browned, while rendering out the fat. Your guests will devour tasty air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus, air fried bacon wrapped pickles and more.
Air Fryer Bacon Shrimp Crostini
Air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp or prawns served on tiny pieces of avocado toast make easy and always popular tapas. Crostini appetizers are always fun to eat and easy to make. These small bites with bacon, shrimp and avocado will be quickly snapped up!
This is an easy method for making your own homemade bacon aioli using the air fryer. Loaded with air fryer bacon, fresh garlic, and mayonnaise, this is the best air fryer dip you will ever make.
This super easy Keto Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is crispy, hearty and so flavorful! The asparagus is perfectly cooked, the bacon is extra crispy, and the flavor combination is so delicious!
We serve these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers for parties, gatherings, or whenever we want something fun and delicious. They are insanely good and only require 4 ingredients, and can be made in the air fryer. You’ll be smacking your lips and reaching for more after the first taste.
This collection of best bacon dips and spreads can be served with your favorite crackers, sturdy chips, baguette slices, pita chips and crispy raw veggies. Dips and spreads are always popular party fare, and when you add the mouth-watering flavor of bacon you can bet they’ll go quickly.
BLT Dip
BLT Dip is the best and easiest way to enjoy your favorite flavors outside of the beloved sandwich. Great for any occasion: parties, holiday events and more.
Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam – BENSA Bacon Lovers Society
This Bacon Onion Jam recipe makes the tastiest savory sweet appetizer, featuring savory bacon, caramelized onions, brown sugar and Balsamic vinegar. Perfect with Brie cheese and crackers!
When it comes to scrumptious satisfying dips, this cheesy bacon ranch dip takes the trophy! It’s one of my most popular recipes for game day festivities, holidays, potlucks and backyard gatherings.
This easy cheese ball recipe is the perfect party offering, and features crunchy bacon and lots of cheddar cheese. This bacon ranch cheese ball is a great make-ahead appetizer or snack.
This warm crockpot cheese dip is a delectable blend of bacon, cheddar, jalapenos and seasonings. This queso appetizer is one of our favorite party take-alongs!
These bacon Keto appetizers will delight everyone at the table! Enjoy favorites like Keto bacon bourbon meatballs, Keto jalapeno poppers with bacon and cream cheese, Keto bacon wrapped wings and more. Making low carb treats never has to mean sacrificing flavor when bacon is the star.
Keto Bacon Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
See how to make baked jalapeño poppers with a time-saving shortcut! This easy, keto bacon cream cheese jalapeño poppers recipe needs just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes prep.
These tasty baked chicken wings are wrapped in delicious bacon and basted with low carb barbecue sauce for a keto-friendly appetizer everyone will love!
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12 thoughts on “52 Best Bacon Appetizers”
So many great ways to eat bacon! These appetizers all look so yummy!
Addie, thank you for stopping by and sharing your wonderful feedback, and we’re so glad you like the recipe roundup. We are grateful for all of the bloggers who gave us permission to share their delicious bacon appetizers.
Thank you so much for your amazing compliment, Agnieszka. I visited your blog today and love it! I can’t wait to try your recipe for Peach, Bacon and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese!
Yum, yum, yummmm! This is such an AMAZING collection of bacon appetizers. Definitely making a bunch of these for my next party. They all look so incredible I honestly don’t even know where to start lol!
Merci beaucoup, Amanda! I love French food and am so glad to discover your blog Chez Le Reve Francais (https://chezlerevefrancais.com/). I can’t wait to try your Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Eggs!
From one avid bacon lover to another, it’s nice to “meet” you, Claudia! So glad you like this collection of tasty bacon bites, and thank you for your very kind words.
So many great ways to eat bacon! These appetizers all look so yummy!
Addie, thank you for stopping by and sharing your wonderful feedback, and we’re so glad you like the recipe roundup. We are grateful for all of the bloggers who gave us permission to share their delicious bacon appetizers.
This is the best compilation of bacon appetizer recipes I found on the internet. So many delicious options!
Thank you so much for your amazing compliment, Agnieszka. I visited your blog today and love it! I can’t wait to try your recipe for Peach, Bacon and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese!
Yum, yum, yummmm! This is such an AMAZING collection of bacon appetizers. Definitely making a bunch of these for my next party. They all look so incredible I honestly don’t even know where to start lol!
Anaiah, your kind words mean the world. I’m so glad you’ve found some new party appetizer ideas!
I can’t believe there are so many great recipes for bacon. I love the idea of the peach slices wrapped in bacon!
Merci beaucoup, Amanda! I love French food and am so glad to discover your blog Chez Le Reve Francais (https://chezlerevefrancais.com/). I can’t wait to try your Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Eggs!
I love bacon on anything and appetizer are my favorite with it, this is an incredible selection~!!!
From one avid bacon lover to another, it’s nice to “meet” you, Claudia! So glad you like this collection of tasty bacon bites, and thank you for your very kind words.
Such a varied selection of recipes to choose from. Where to start?
Thank you, Jacqueline, and I loved exploring your blog Tinned Tomatoes! https://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/