BLT Nibbles Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 48 appetizers
Description:
If you’ve ever been bombarded with requests for a recipe, you know the feeling! But fear not, because this BLT Nibbles recipe is here to save the day. It’s a fantastic do-ahead appetizer, perfect for utilizing your summer garden bounty or impressing guests at parties. And hey, who’s counting, but only 145 days until July, so let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 48 cherry tomatoes
- 1 package bacon
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 green onions
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the Tomatoes: Cut a thin slice off the top of each cherry tomato. |
| 2 | Remove the Pulp: Using the handle end of a small teaspoon or a melon-baller, scoop out and discard the pulp from the tomatoes. |
| 3 | Drain the Tomatoes: Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain any excess liquid. |
| 4 | Mix the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped bacon, finely chopped green onions, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. |
| 5 | Fill the Tomatoes: Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each tomato with the prepared filling mixture. |
| 6 | Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the filled tomatoes until you’re ready to serve them. Enjoy these delicious BLT Nibbles as a delightful appetizer at your next gathering! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 48
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 6.7mg
- Sodium: 84.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.8g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.4g
Recipe Notes:
- These BLT Nibbles can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them, making them a convenient option for entertaining.
- Feel free to customize the filling to suit your taste preferences. You can add additional ingredients like chopped herbs, garlic, or spices for extra flavor.
- Serve these appetizers on a platter garnished with fresh parsley or crispy bacon bits for an attractive presentation.
- Don’t forget to save some for yourself because these tasty morsels tend to disappear quickly once they hit the party table!