Tired of the same old party snacks? Our blt appetizer recipe is your delicious solution, delivering big flavor in a bite-sized format! This easy recipe comes together quickly (about 40 minutes total), allowing you to create beautiful and tasty mini BLT’s that are a guaranteed hit. You are in for a surprisingly simple prep that makes this appetizer perfect for any gathering.
What You Will Need:
- 10 grape tomatoes
- 2 whole romaine leaves
- 4 slices of thick sliced bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 5 slices of brioche loaf
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter
Why You’ll Love This Mini BLT Appetizer:
- Quick and easy: Ready in just 40 minutes.
- Flavor-packed: Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and creamy garlic mayo.
- Perfect for gatherings: Great for appetizers, grazing tables, or as finger food for parties.
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Bite-Sized BLT Appetizers
1. Cook the Bacon:
Start with thick-sliced bacon. It cooks flat without curling, which is key for creating the perfect mini BLT stack. Once cooked and cooled, cut the bacon into 2-inch pieces for easy assembly.
2. Prepare the Brioche Loaf:
While you can use any type of bread, brioche adds extra flavor and texture. Remove the crusts from 5 slices of brioche, and cut each slice into quarters. Brush with melted butter and bake at 375°F for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
3. Make the Garlic Mayo:
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. This creamy, garlicky sauce is a game-changer and adds a savory touch to each bite-sized BLT.
4. Assemble the Mini BLTs:
- Spread a generous 1/2 teaspoon of garlic mayo on each toasted brioche piece.
- Layer with a piece of bacon, a leaf of romaine lettuce, and a slice of tomato.
- Repeat the process until all mini BLTs are assembled.
5. Pro Tip for Assembly:
Use a squeeze bottle to spread the garlic mayo quickly and evenly, especially if you’re preparing a large batch. A squeeze bottle helps prevent the layers from sliding off by applying a dot of mayo between each ingredient.
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FAQ’s:
Thick-sliced bacon is recommended because it tends to cook without curling, allowing the pieces to lie flat and making the BLT appetizers easier to stack neatly.
While brioche adds an extra layer of flavor, you can use any other sliced bread you prefer. Just make sure to cut the crusts off and quarter the pieces before toasting.
A great tip is to place a small dot of garlic mayonnaise between layers, particularly between the lettuce and tomato, to help them stick together and prevent them from falling off.
Using a squeeze bottle (like a clean ketchup bottle from a dollar store) for the garlic mayonnaise can make spreading it much faster and more efficient, especially when preparing many appetizers.
While the assembly can be done entirely ahead, you can prepare components (cook/slice bacon, make garlic mayo, toast/cool bread) in advance and assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness.
The garlic mayonnaise in this recipe is made with garlic powder and mayonnaise, which will give it a savory garlic flavor, but it is not inherently spicy unless you add extra spices like chili powder.
Easy Mini BLT Appetizers (The Best Bite-Sized Party Snack)
Ingredients
- 10 grape tomatoes
- 2 whole leaves of romaine lettuce
- 4 slices of thick sliced bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ cup of mayonnaise
- 5 slices of brioche loaf
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter
Method
- Slice tomatoes longways and store in the fridge until you are ready to assemble.
- Cook bacon. Try to keep as flat as possible.
- After bacon is cooked and cooled, slice into 1 ½ to 2 inch pieces.
- Combine garlic powder and mayonnaise. Next, cut the romaine into 2 inch by 2 inch pieces. Set both in the fridge until you are ready to assemble.
- Cut the crusts off of the slices of brioche loaf. Slice the pieces into quarters. Refer to the video if needed.
- Brush the quartered pieces with the melted butter and bake for 5-6 minutes at 375 degrees F or until golden brown. After baking, set aside to cool.
- To assemble, spread about a ½ teaspoon to a teaspoon of garlic mayonnaise on a piece of toasted brioche. Next place a piece of bacon, lettuce and tomato then repeat until done.
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