Appetizer: United States – Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Bites

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Serving Size: 8

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 12 min

Total 27 min

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz / 225 g) crescent roll dough
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
1 tsp garlic powder
1 / 4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Prepare Cream Cheese Filling**: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. **Roll Out Dough**: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
4. **Fill Dough**: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wider part of each triangle.
5. **Roll and Shape**: Roll the dough starting from the wide end toward the point, forming a crescent shape. Ensure the filling is sealed inside.
6. **Bake**: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
7. **Cool Slightly and Serve**: Let them cool slightly before serving as a delightful treat!