Gluten-Free Bacon Cheese Appetizer Squares

Gluten-Free Bacon Cheese Appetizer Squares
40 min.
50
16kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone can enjoy? Look no further than these Gluten-Free Bacon Cheese Appetizer Squares! Perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your guests.

With a delightful combination of creamy chive and onion cream cheese, savory bacon, and fresh grape tomatoes, each square bursts with flavor. The gluten-free pastry dough provides a flaky and satisfying base, making these squares a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. Plus, at just 16 calories per square, you can indulge without the guilt!

These appetizer squares are not only easy to make but also quick to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're serving them as part of an antipasti platter, a starter for a meal, or a snack during game day, they are versatile enough to fit any occasion. The vibrant colors and appealing presentation will make them a standout on your table.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Your friends and family will be raving about these Gluten-Free Bacon Cheese Appetizer Squares long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • oz approx cream cheese spread gluten-free
  • 25  grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 0.5 cup spring onion chopped (8 medium)
  • container pastry crust gluten free refrigerated pillsbury®
  • 0.3 cup oz. bacon into pieces gluten-free cooked (from 3-oz package)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • pizza cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Divide dough in half. Knead each half until softened and no longer crumbly. Flatten each into a round.
  2. Place 1 round between 2 sheets of cooking parchment or waxed paper.
  3. Roll into 10-inch square. Carefully peel off top sheet of paper. With pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into 25 (2-inch) squares. Replace paper; carefully turn dough over, and remove second sheet of paper.
  4. Place squares on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  5. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown on edges. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and bacon. Top each pastry square with about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Top each with tomato half; sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories16kcal
Protein17.41%
Fat65.26%
Carbs17.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.16
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.53347825339955%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:15.85kcal
0.79%
Fat:1.16g
1.79%
Saturated Fat:0.74g
4.64%
Carbohydrates:0.7g
0.23%
Net Carbohydrates:0.57g
0.21%
Sugar:0.39g
0.43%
Cholesterol:3.89mg
1.3%
Sodium:44.33mg
1.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.7g
1.4%
Vitamin K:2.74µg
2.61%
Vitamin A:123.87IU
2.48%
Vitamin C:1.35mg
1.64%