Description
These Spicy Maple Bacon Cheese Bites are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
12 slices of bacon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Cut each bacon slice in half and wrap each piece around a spoonful of the cheese mixture.
4. Place the wrapped bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper.
These bites can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Satisfying Snacks & Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg