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    Best Appetizer Recipes With Bacon

    Published: by Kathy Owen Jul 7, 2025 Modified: Jul 7, 2025 · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

    Bacon-wrapped, bacon-filled, or bacon-topped, these appetizers are a hit any time. Whether you’re throwing a big party, BBQ, or dinner at home, we have a recipe for you!

    Everything from stuffed mushrooms to shrimp and scallops and even dates tastes better with a hint of bacon

    15 Appetizers With The Pleasing Crunch Of Bacon 

     

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    Pickles Wrapped In Bacon

    These pickles have a great crunch without being deep-fried. They are wrapped in bacon, dipped in egg, coated with breadcrumbs, then baked!

    Easy Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    These mushrooms will brighten any meal, party, or event! The combination of baby Portobello mushrooms, cream cheese, smoked Gouda, garlic, caramelized onions, and crispy bacon is like food heaven in your mouth! They can be super addictive!

    Bacon Wrapped Date Appetizers. Have you ever had the pleasure of biting into a perfectly crispy Bacon Wrapped Date appetizer? It’s salty, it’s sweet, and best of all it’s stuffed with rich goat cheese! Take them over the top with a slight brush of honey and you’ve got a winner!

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

    Jalapeño Poppers are perfect for any occasion! Who can resist a snack that’s creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese? For best results use jalapeños that are about 3-4 inches long!

    Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms

    Have you ever had enoki mushrooms? If not, this is your sign to try them in this recipe that’s wrapped in bacon! This crispy, tender appetizer is finished off with a drizzle of tangy ponzu-like sauce - yum!

    Bacon Cheese Spread Appetizer

    Creamy cheese that’s seasoned just right and immersed in crispy salty bacon? Yes please! This recipe is super simple to make with common and affordable ingredients. It’s sure to be a hit with any type of crowd. 

    Bacon & Ranch Cheeseball 

    Cheeseballs are a popular dish in the South, and adding bacon to a cheeseball makes it even better. We do love our bacon.

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    It’s so simple to cook crispy, tender bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer! All you need is bacon, asparagus, and some cooking essentials like oil and spices! The end result is mouthwatering and sure to please everyone at the table or party!

    Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops

    Here is one for the seafood lovers! These mouthwatering scallops are marinated before being wrapped in bacon and baked to perfection! It’s a truly amazing surf and turf appetizer everyone will adore.

    Sweet & Spicy Bacon Palmiers

    Looking for appetizers to make for last-minute company? These savory palmiers are super easy to make and taste fabulous. Featuring Dijon spread, bacon, spicy cheddar cheese, and a bit of maple syrup.

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Steak Bites

    Appetizers with bacon and steak? A match made in heaven! They are excellent for a party or potluck. Tender steak bites are seasoned and wrapped in bacon strips then air fried to perfection. You can use your favorite cut of steak too.

    Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    The fresh and moist water chestnut complements the crispy bacon. You will instantly fall in love at the first bite. 

    Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer

    Appetizers with bacon and shrimp are a game-changer! The seasoned shrimp are not too spicy but packed with flavor! You can eat them as they are with toothpicks, or dip them in spicy sauce for an extra kick of flavor.

    Bacon Wrapped Ground Beef Skewers

    Bacon-Wrapped Ground Beef Skewers (Kebabs) is your new favorite snack! Featuring juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, and charred vegetables. To top it all off add a drizzle of delicious buttermilk and sumac sauce!

    Bacon Cheeseball Bites

    These Bacon Cheeseball Bites are delicious! They are simple, cheesy, salty, and savory! If you’re looking for a fabulous bite size snack to share, look no further!

    Hot Pepper Jelly Smoked Meatballs  

    With minimal ingredients and time, you can whip these meatballs up in a flash. Smoke them with a Traeger or bake them in the oven!

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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy Owen acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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