These chicken, bacon, and cheese mini bites are the essence of crowd-pleasing finger food. Tender seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese are wrapped in bite-sized crescent dough and baked until golden. They disappear from the platter faster than you can make them and work for game day, holiday gatherings, quick weeknight dinners, or meal-prepped lunches that you’ll actually look forward to. The flavors are a classic combination, and the small size makes them almost impossible to stop eating.
- Swap: Use low-fat shredded cheese to reduce calories while preserving the melty texture.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon mixture up to 2 days in advance and keep refrigerated; assemble and bake just before serving.
- Storage: Store baked bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven for about 8 minutes.
- Variation: Stir in a small diced jalapeño for a spicy kick. Serve with cool ranch to balance the heat.
- Serving: Present on a board with dipping sauces such as honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ for a complete appetizer spread.
I love creating new appetizers, especially during the holidays when parties are everywhere. These little bites are a perfect addition to any appetizer table. They’re also portion-friendly — at about 2 freestyle points, 2 SmartPoints or 1 PointPlus each — so you can enjoy them without feeling guilty. I’ll be lingering at this table!
Chicken, bacon & cheese mini bites
Ingredients
- 1 package of Pillsbury reduced-fat crescent rolls
- 4 oz cooked diced chicken
- 3 T real bacon crumble
- 1/4 cup light cream cheese
- 1/3 cup light shredded mozzarella-cheddar blend
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick spray.
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Roll out the crescent roll dough with a rolling pin. Cut the dough into small squares large enough to line each mini muffin cup — a pizza cutter works well. One package of eight crescent rolls yields enough pieces to fill 24 mini cups.
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In a small bowl, combine the cooked diced chicken, bacon crumble, light cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Mix until evenly combined, then divide the filling evenly among the 24 dough-lined muffin cups.
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Bake for about 8–10 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn. Once baked, lightly drizzle with ranch dressing — 1–2 tablespoons in a small zip-top bag is enough to drizzle across the batch. Each bite is approximately 2 SmartPoints or 1 PointPlus.
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Nutrition per bite (approx.): Calories 51, Fat 2.1g, Saturated fat 1g, Carbs 4.7g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 1.2g, Protein 3.1g.
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