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Bacon 'n' Cheese Bites
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- MAKES
- 2 dozen
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Want something to make ahead and keep in the freezer for last-minute drop-in guests? Here you go! These Bacon 'n' Cheese Bites are a guy food favorite, especially when the big game is on. Watch out though - you may need to make a second batch because the first one is sure to disappear!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup biscuit baking mix
- 1/2 cup processed cheese spread
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons real bacon bits
- 1/3 cup club soda
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, beat all ingredients except club soda until well mixed.
- Add club soda and beat until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, or until golden.
Notes
- Serve immediately or store in airtight container in freezer up to 2 months.
- Replace the club soda with beer. It'll give these even richer flavor.
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newyork716 Steve
Jan 27, 2016
do you have to use the club soda or beer?
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Test Kitchen Team
Jan 28, 2016
You can substitute with water in place of club soda or beer. Enjoy!
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Likingit 2
Nov 09, 2013
I served just the bacon bites plain, but what kind of sauce could you serve with them that would not be serving more cheese. What I'm trying to say is a noncheese sauce to make or buy to put on as a toping or serve as a dip. Don't want more cheese!!!
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lens4you 7376175
Nov 11, 2013
i'd use bar bq sauce ranch dressing.......so many ideas.....
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Likingit 2
Nov 09, 2013
If you like try the spinach balls made with Bisquick. You'll love them.
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Likingit 2
Nov 09, 2013
You almost have to use "cheese whiz" for these to turn out right. They are great!!!
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mytictac
Nov 08, 2013
How are they frozen and reheated?
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joolzhere 1000024
Nov 11, 2013
I was wondering the same thing. Are they cooked before freezing? How long will the mixture last in the fridge without cooking them? How long will they last in the freezer?
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Test Kitchen Team
Nov 12, 2013
Yes they are cooked, then frozen. Just thaw and reheat on a lower temp. of 325 degrees for about 8-10 minutes.
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judyce 5863999
Nov 22, 2012
I am very anxious to try these-----but ,what is processed cheese spread?
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HJanikula 0729605
Nov 30, 2012
A common brand name is "Cheese Whiz". It's not really cheese, but cheese based. It comes in a jar--sometimes in the pasta section, but always on a shelf (e.g. not refrigerated). It is great when you need a cheese product that melts smoothly. I would definitely not substitute a full quantity of real cheese in this recipe. The texture would be wrong.
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judyce 5863999
Nov 15, 2012
What is processed cheese spread
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HJanikula 0729605
Nov 30, 2012
A common brand name is "Cheese Whiz". It's not really cheese, but cheese based. It comes in a jar--sometimes in the pasta section, but always on a shelf (e.g. not refrigerated). It is great when you need a cheese product that melts smoothly. I would definitely not substitute a full quantity of real cheese in this recipe. The texture would be wrong
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golferanwidow39 2280761
Nov 14, 2012
Holy Moly !!!! Mr.Food, you have cost me alot of money. LOL signed in a couple months ago because I didn't get the ingredients for one of your daily shows......and the rest is history. Lots of printer ink and paper later, plus needed ingredients for lots of yummy dishes. I so enjoy your site, have gotten so many great and tasty dishes. So, truly, I'm not complaining, just pulling your chain.!!! Keep up the good work, but, HEY !!! do you think you could put on more YuKKy receipes so I won't feel the need to wanna try everything.!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all you in the test kitchens.
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sbratcher 1697624
Nov 14, 2012
Sounds awesome except I don't eat processed cheese spread...Could I substitute an equal amount of real cheese?
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HJanikula 0729605
Nov 30, 2012
I would personally not substutue. There is a great deal of oil in real cheese that would affect the texture of these. Essentially you are just making kind of a "cheese pastry". Processed cheese spread will provide the necessary smooth creaminess.
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clemmbob 7736881
Nov 10, 2012
If you hold your cursor down and drag.......it will turn only what you want to print blue and then choose selection and apply..............than hit print.
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raabr 2651254
Oct 26, 2012
When you want to print only the page you desire, scroll to that page & select "current page" in the printer menu.
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susandavisd 3671007
Oct 26, 2012
on the half cup processed cheese , is that the kind that comes in the box. I just love yall!!!!! Thanks!!!
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dlita13 5413221
Oct 29, 2012
Sounds like it may be Cheez Whiz in the jar?
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sharpieboy 7224303
Jul 18, 2012
I think it's just great--encouragement, people, encouragement. Most of us are not Hahvahd - educated editors.....just good ole cooks: Mmmmm!
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crazy mama
Mar 03, 2012
If one is supposed to serve immediately, what's it doing under "make ahead for freezer"?
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cubnutz
Aug 31, 2012
was thinking the same thing. Do you bake and freeze or freeze then bake when ready to serve ?
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misspdreese 7531830
Oct 26, 2012
actually either way could work.serve now or do as i would do.serve some now and save some in freezer for late
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misspdreese 7531830
Oct 26, 2012
either way would work.serve now or freeze for later.i would do half and half if i wished to freeze them.however personally i love these fresh baked.
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Mom2boys91
Oct 29, 2012
"Make ahead" not "bake ahead"? I bet these are tasty!!
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Cookin Lady
Mar 03, 2012
This could easily be changed to pizza bites by substituting pepperoni and mozzerella cheese.
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kushy1 7992289
Dec 03, 2011
Try using print preview and only print the pages you want, this what I do.
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knifemaker57 0353538
Oct 26, 2011
this is more of a question than a comment. I would like to know how to print these recipes without wasting a sheet of paper each time as it printsthis special offer from ladies home journal before printing recipe. this is exasperating as well as wastint paper and printer ink thank you in advance for your assistance and expertise.
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3038mal
Feb 19, 2012
when you hit printer and your printer comes up only print first sheet not all. it works
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misspdreese 7531830
Oct 26, 2012
i have and found helpful, to open your "notepad" or words.copy recipe part you wish to print. and paste to open page on notepad(what i use as it is easier to open etc) or word and print.maybe word pad but an sure on your computer.
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