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Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip
By PineyCook
![Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip](/media/65/6f/d9f498b8cd4edea819168c6fc0aaead568d2.jpg/rh/bacon-wrapped-potatoes-with-queso-blanco-dip.jpg)
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Servings 8
- 2 medium-size red potatoes, cut into 8 wedges each
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 center-cut bacon slices
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 12 ounces queso blanco pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
- 1 block pepper Jack cheese, 8 ounces shredded
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, chopped
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Spicy Peanut Butter Bacon Sliders
![Spicy Peanut Butter Bacon Sliders](/media/4e/fc/1e135dbf2947c2304886fd2a27ea9b5430ba.jpg/tsp/spicy-peanut-butter-bacon-sliders.jpg)
By dkanon
The ultimate Spicy Peanut Butter Bacon Sliders for any occasion
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespooons sriracha
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 pinch pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 12 whole slider buns
- 12 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 12 slices cooked bacon
- 2 whole jalapenos, sliced
- 2 cups crispy French fries
- 1 whole purple onion, sliced
Tomato Bacon Cups
![Tomato Bacon Cups](/media/ea/ff/db0ad80e4e485363536b2ef0f97f3f558a3a.jpg/tsp/tomato-bacon-cups.jpg)
By Cindy_Wicker
Easy to make, great recipe, and the kids will love these Tomato Bacon Cups
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup real bacon bits
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, 12 ounces separated into 10 biscuits
Spiced Bacon Skewers
![Spiced Bacon Skewers](/media/25/f2/69ca5a3f1918c5a20a804dff04301849b6b7.jpg/tsp/spiced-bacon-skewers.jpg)
By tinathorn
Sweet, warm, salty, and spicy
- Vegetable oil spray
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pound apple wood-smoked, thick-cut bacon, excess fat trimmed from the short ends
Bacon & Caramelized Onion Dip
![Bacon & Caramelized Onion Dip](/media/2a/84/d4d9eba89c07dc520127758d988def9ca4b2.jpg/tsp/bacon-and-caramelized-onion-dip.jpg)
By Tom421
Bacon and Onion Dip recip! With crisp bacon and sweet caramelized onions, you'll question why you used the packaged...
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup red onions, diced
- 1 (14-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes
![Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes](/media/1d/3b/0ec2beb58860c7258b3cea3009d44cc32798.jpg/tsp/bacon-cheddar-potato-cakes.jpg)
By JeffK
These potato pancakes are great to use up leftover mashed potatoes and are a family favorite!
- 3 slices bacon
- 4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Queso Spinach Bacon Dip
![Queso Spinach Bacon Dip](/media/2e/86/659850153e34868d80dafa689e3f7f0e182a.jpg/tsp/queso-spinach-bacon-dip.jpg)
By critty
Perfect blend of cheeses mixed with spinach and minced shallots, and, of course, bacon! Serve with crackers or pit
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/3 cup shallots, finely minced
- 2 cups spinach leaves, sliced, firmly packed
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream
Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists
![Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists](/media/03/58/a68d58f81aa98ed47f0aa10b1abd0030ed4c.jpg/tsp/bacon-asparagus-pastry-twists.jpg)
By á-6184
Bacon and puff pastry wrap tender asparagus spears for this delightful appetizer
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 12-15 asparagus spears
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt
- Pepper
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
![Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs](/media/28/e6/15122ce9dac42a74499d0761af46f8a1fbb5.jpg/tsp/spinach-bacon-cheese-puffs.jpg)
By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Candied Brown Sugar Bacon
![Candied Brown Sugar Bacon](/media/59/ca/0d471455cbfcda96908c3bf0e820e632e2c4.jpg/tsp/candied-brown-sugar-bacon.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
My favorite way to prepare bacon, for breakfast, is to bake it on a rack
- 3 slices of bacon per serving (I use thick-cut quality applewood bacon)
- Brown sugar, lightly sprinkled over each slice of raw bacon
Kelly's Baked Beans with Bacon & Hamburger
![Kelly's Baked Beans with Bacon & Hamburger](/media/37/f9/7f1ef933a96918232453f0d777aef047c792.jpg/tsp/kellys-baked-beans-with-bacon-and-hamburger.jpg)
By angelagwalter
Easy and filling baked beans with hamburger and bacon make a great meal that you can prepare ahead and quick to put...
- 1/2 pound hamburger
- 1/2 pound bacon or more if you like bacon like I do
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 can drained dark red kidney beans
- 1 can drained butter beans
- 1 tall can bushes baked beans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball
![Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball](/media/94/29/4980f5c175a173d6732dd47b66f250605c9b./tsp/bacon-spinach-cheese-ball.png)
By á-26060
This isn't your normal basic cheese ball! Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball is sure to be a hit at your next party, if you ...
- 6 slices bacon
- 6 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball
![Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball](/media/4c/d7/b64e011a4c514977eff7a53810c5ede82e07.jpg/tsp/bacon-jalapeno-cheese-ball.jpg)
By á-25138
This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe will be the star of your next party
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped and divided
- Crackers, for serving
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
![Bacon Wrapped Pineapple](/media/b1/7f/85c8b188a177f6ecba691c20b5eeab046730.jpg/tsp/bacon-wrapped-pineapple.jpg)
By missy55
Oh my, these appetizers are great! Sweet chunks of pineapple are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with a little brown su
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon (16 to 18 slices per pound)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Meatballs
![Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Onion Meatballs](/media/a2/e0/5ad4ca2fddb76e5b7d799a40f7d97ba659ef.jpg/tsp/bacon-wrapped-stuffed-onion-meatballs.jpg)
By shygirl
Onion Bombs look small, but they are jam-packed with flavor and are surprisingly filling
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 to 4 medium/large yellow onions
- 1 package of Bacon
- Additional BBQ Sauce for dipping
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