Blt Appetizer Recipes

BLT PIZZA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Unroll crescent rolls and pat onto the prepared pan. Let stand for 5 minutes; poke in several places using a fork.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, at least 10 minutes.
• Beat mayonnaise, cream cheese, and garlic salt together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl. Spread onto cooled crescent rolls. Sprinkle bacon on top of cheese spread. Sprinkle tomatoes on top of bacon, followed by green onions.

MINI BLT APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain. Pipe mayonnaise into tomatoes., Roll lettuce pieces and insert into tomato centers. Repeat with croutons and bacon. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a small skillet; heat over medium heat until beginning to sizzle. Reduce the heat to medium low; cook until crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
• Add the breadcrumbs to the hot bacon fat; cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and crunchy, about 3 minutes. Remove the breadcrumbs to a separate paper towel-lined plate, spread evenly, and then sprinkle with the Parmesan to melt slightly.
• With a rubber spatula, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt in a bowl. Add the shredded romaine; toss well to coat.
• Cut a small amount off the bottom of each tomato to create a flat surface to sit on. Then cut off the tops as well. Run a small knife around the inside of the tomatoes to loosen the flesh. Using a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out and discard the insides of each tomato.
• Divide the bacon among the tomatoes, pushing it down slightly. Top with some of the romaine, followed by the bacon-parmesan breadcrumbs. Serve at room temperature.

BLT ROLLERS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl until blended. Add bacon and tomatoes; mix well.
• Spread onto tortillas; top with lettuce. Roll up tightly.
• Cut each roll-up diagonally into 7 slices.

BLT BITES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes; crumble into a bowl.
• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp. Invert tomatoes on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Combine bacon, mayonnaise, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
• Spoon bacon mixture evenly into tomatoes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

BLT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix cheese, mayonnaise and onions. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on each bread slice; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with half slice of bacon.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Garnish each crostini with lettuce and tomato slice.

BLT BITES

Steps:

• Cut slice off tops of tomatoes.
• Use a small (1/4 tsp) metal measuring spoon to scoop out pulp and discard.
• Invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain.
• Combine remaining ingredients.
• Spoon mixture into tomatoes.
• Refrigetate several hours.
• Watch them disappear.

PAULA DEEN'S BLT APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl with a snap-on lid. When well mixed, refrigerate until serving time.
• When ready to serve, place the mayonnaise mixture in a large serving bowl. Top with the lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. Serve with bagel chips.