Jalapeño and Bacon Bites
These Jalapeño and Bacon Bites are a quick party appetizer made with crescent dough, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapenos. This finger food recipe can make 24 bite-sized appetizers ready in under 30 minutes.
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They’re a little spicy, a little smoky, and nice and creamy in the middle. I usually make these for game days, family get-togethers, or party appetizers.
Serve them with other appetizer recipes, like Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms and Mini Meatball Marinara Bites.
How to Make Jalapeño and Bacon Bites
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. Chop the jalapenos into small pieces. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds.
3. Set aside a small amount of cheddar and bacon for topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, jalapenos, and garlic powder until well combined.
4. Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut it into 24 small squares (6 rows by 4 rows works well).
5. Place one square into each muffin cavity. Gently press the dough down and up the sides to form a small bowl shape.
6. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each crescent bowl. Sprinkle a little of the reserved cheese and bacon on top.
7. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Soften the cream cheese first. If it’s too cold, the filling won’t mix smoothly. Let it sit out for about 30 minutes, or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Adjust the heat level. For less spice, remove the seeds and white parts from the jalapenos. For more heat, leave some seeds in.
- Don’t overfill the cups. Fill just to the top of the dough. Overfilling can cause the mixture to spill over while baking.
- Watch the bake time. Ovens can vary. Start checking at 13 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before removing. Give them 5 minutes to set so they come out of the mini muffin tin more easily.
- Grease the pan well. Even nonstick pans need a light spray to prevent sticking.
Jalapeño and Bacon Bites
Ingredients
- 8 oz tube crescent dough sheet
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon pieces
- 2 fresh jalapenos chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Chop the jalapenos into small pieces. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds.
- Set aside a small amount of cheddar and bacon for topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon pieces, jalapenos, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut it into 24 small squares (6 rows by 4 rows works well).
- Place one square into each muffin cavity. Gently press the dough down and up the sides to form a small bowl shape.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each crescent bowl. Sprinkle a little of the reserved cheese and bacon on top.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.
