These BLT Bites are a low carb appetizer that has all the deliciousness of a classic BLT sandwich stuffed into cherry tomatoes! They are easy party appetizers that pack a ton of flavor and are great for summer picnics, game day events, and more.
❤️ Why you'll love it
Bursting with flavor: these little blt bites give a perfect pop of crispy bacon in a creamy filling with a little kick of chipotle heat.
Perfect appetizer: this mini blt bites are an appetizer recipe that won't let you or your guests down!
Pop-able pleasure: bite-sized pieces that burst with flavor in every bite.
🥘 Ingredients for BLT Bites
Cherry tomatoes: choose ripe tomatoes that are firm when gently squeezed; you want the freshest tomatoes possible for this blt appetizer.
Thick-cut bacon: be sure to cook bacon until crispy, using thick cut bacon offers more substance to the filling.
Green onions
Fresh parsley
🔪 Instructions
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of the tomato so it will stand still on the serving plate.
- Cut another thin slice along the top of the tomato and using a small spoon, scoop out the pulp, membrane, and seeds from the tomato.
- Invert tomato over a paper towel to drain.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, bacon, white part of the green onion, parsley, and chipotle chili powder.
- Fill hollowed out tomato with bacon filling and arrange on a serving platter with romaine lettuce leaves. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prior to serving, garnish blt salad bites with a sprinkle of parsley or the green part of the green oniion.
🥄 Equipment
Sharp knife
Serving plate
Small spoon
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Paper towels
🥫Storage
Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Freeze: not recommended
📖 Variations
Low fat option: substitute crispy cooked turkey bacon in place of the thick cut bacon and use a light mayo in place of regular.
Vegetarian option: substitute bacon bits (made with vegetable protein) with diced pieces swiss cheese for a vegetarian friendly option.
Buffalo Chicken BLT Bites: Mix finely shredded cooked chicken into the filling with a tablespoon of buffalo sauce for a spicy kick. Fill the tomatoes with this mixture, and top with crumbled blue cheese and a small piece of crispy bacon.
💭 Tips
- Use firm, ripe cherry tomatoes to ensure they hold their shape when stuffed.
- Hollow out the tomatoes carefully to avoid piercing the skin.
- Crispy bacon adds a delightful crunch to the filling, I love to make my bacon in the air fryer for the perfect fry.
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🍽 Serve with..
Serve this easy appetizer for your next party with a side of crispy bread chips and your favorite dipping sauce.
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📖 Recipe
BLT Appetizer Bites
Equipment
- Serving plate
- Small spoon
- mixing bowl
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Ingredients
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon , crispy cooked
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder , optional
Instructions
- Cut a thin slice off the bottom of the tomato so it will stand still on the serving plate.
- Cut another thin slice along the top of the tomato and using a small spoon, scoop out the pulp, membrane, and seeds from the tomato.
- Invert tomato over a paper towel to drain.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, bacon, white part of the green onion, parsley, and chipotle chili powder.
- Fill hollowed out tomato with bacon filling and arrange on a serving platter with romaine lettuce leaves. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prior to serving, garnish blt salad bites with a sprinkle of parsley or the green part of the green oniion.
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I( love stuffed tomatoes! These are sweet bites!
Cheryl King says
I'm just like your Nanny - I love a little taste of everything! I can't stand to not give it all a try to see what I like the best! BLT ANYTHING is definately on my list of things to put on a Tantalizing Tray menu, and these sure look YUMMY! HUGS
Shaina Wizov says
Great idea. Everyone's favorite sandwich (well, except for those of us who don't eat bacon) as an appetizer is sure to be a hit!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
These are gorgeous!! They sound delicious too. 🙂
Susan Pridmore says
These are adorable! I love this idea!!
Sherron Watson says
Bacon makes everything better and this recipe is awesome. My family will enjoy these.
Sarah Reid says
These are far too adorable!
Ala says
What LOVELY bites! I do love to have a taste of everything, as opposed to just a huge hunk of one item, so this is perfectly up my alley. Great share this Sunday!
Susan says
This is just the perfect use for cherry tomatoes! Little portable BLT's, what isn't to like?
Arisuchan says
its actually brilliant! I love the use of parsley instead of lettuce!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
OK, that tray is enough for ME! What will everyone else eat?
Pam says
Those are the cutest little things, but they will make a big statement on your buffet table. I can't wait to make these little gems
Bobbi Burleson says
What an adorable little nibble!
Camilla Mann says
Did someone say BLT? I'm in!
Zaza says
Wow, this is making my mouth water!
Marlene Baird says
So adorable! What a great idea to make BLT's without the bread. YUM.
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my goodness, I love these!!! Stuff anything into a tomato and I'm in love!! what a great idea!! love this!
Jennifer Miller says
My family would go crazy for these adorable tomato stuffed BLT's!
Liz Berg says
Shelby, it's so FUN to see you've joined the Sunday Supper team! I'm loving these BLT stuffed tomatoes...I'd certainly eat more than my fair share!
Renee says
I sure do love tomatoes and BLT's so I would definitely be gobbling up several of these bites.