Mini BLT Bites: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches

BLT Bites are bite-sized bacon, lettuce, and tomato nibbles finished with a dill‑flavored mayonnaise. Baking the bacon in the oven is an easy, hands-off technique that reduces greasy splatter and frees you to prep other components. For a smooth assembly process, prep everything first—bread rounds, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and the herbed mayo—then build the bites in an assembly line.

A Quick Look at This Recipe

• Recipe Name: BLT Bites
• Ready In: 15 minutes prep, 35 minutes total
• Makes: 32 bites
• Calories: ~85 per serving
• Main Ingredients: thick-cut bacon, tomatoes, Boston Bibb lettuce, sliced bread, mayonnaise
• Difficulty: Easy

Entertaining becomes easier with a few reliable appetizers in your repertoire. BLT Bites pair classic flavors in a convenient, handheld format that works well for happy hours, brunches, holiday gatherings, and casual parties. They look festive, are simple to make, and can be prepared mostly ahead of time so you spend more time with guests and less time in the kitchen.

These mini sandwiches are attractive on a platter and straightforward to assemble—no special equipment required. With just a few pantry and grocery-store staples you can make a crowd-pleasing appetizer in under an hour.

BLT Bites Ingredients

BLT Bites are made from simple, widely available ingredients. Plan for one bread round, one lettuce piece, one tomato slice, and one bacon piece per bite.

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon (about 10–12 slices)
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 8–9 slices sandwich bread (white, wheat, or multigrain)
• 1 head Boston Bibb lettuce
• 6–8 small tomatoes (plum or Campari work well)
• sturdy toothpicks

How to Make BLT Bites (Step-by-Step)

Working in stages—cook, toast, prep, then assemble—keeps the process efficient. Prepping everything at once makes assembly quick and tidy.

Cook the bacon: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut each bacon slice into roughly 2½-inch pieces so you end up with about 30–34 pieces to account for trimming and snacking. Arrange the pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 20–22 minutes, watching closely near the end. Remove when the bacon is cooked through but still slightly pliable—it will firm up as it cools. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Cut and toast the bread rounds: Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter or a glass to cut rounds from each bread slice. You should get around 30–32 rounds. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3–5 minutes at 400°F until the rounds are just crisp but still have a little give when pressed.

Make the herb mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the dried dill, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.

Prep the vegetables: Slice the tomatoes into ½-inch rounds and lay them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Tear the lettuce into roughly 2-inch squares so each bite gets a small, neat piece of leaf.

Assemble the BLT Bites: Spread about ½ teaspoon of the dill mayonnaise on each toasted bread round. Skewer a bread round onto a toothpick (mayo side up), then slide on a piece of lettuce, a tomato slice, and finish with a piece of bacon. Arrange the finished bites on a large platter. Repeat until all components are used.

Tips for Success

• Choose thick-cut bacon for sturdiness and easier skewering. Because thickness varies by brand, baking times may differ—adjust as needed.
• Pull the bacon when it’s just cooked but still slightly soft; overcooked bacon will crumble when you skewer it.
• Pat tomato slices dry on paper towels to prevent soggy bites and keep the platter neat.

Serving and make-ahead: Arrange BLT Bites on a large white platter to showcase the colors. These are handheld appetizers—no plates or cutlery needed, just napkins. You can assemble the bites up to 30 minutes in advance; cover loosely and refrigerate until serving to keep them fresh.

With just a few easy steps and minimal hands-on time, BLT Bites are a reliable party appetizer that lets you enjoy the gathering instead of fussing in the kitchen.

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Thanks — Amy