Baked Caprese Bites with Turkey Bacon: Easy, Flavorful Appetizer
Enjoy these delicious baked Caprese bites, featuring turkey bacon, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each cherry tomato with a slice of turkey bacon.
- Place wrapped tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and top with mozzarella balls and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Try adding some minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg