Bacon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups - Crispy Baked Appetizer Bites
Spiral-rolled bread strips filled with seasoned cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon create these irresistible bite-sized appetizers. The garlic and parsley cream cheese filling adds savory flavor while the bacon provides a smoky, crispy exterior. Perfect for parties, game day, or holiday gatherings, these roll-ups combine comfort food favorites into an elegant finger food that disappears quickly from any appetizer spread.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sliced white bread, crusts removedwhole wheat bread1:1Medium confidence for different textureFull guide →
- 16 oz bacon, sliced, cut in halfturkey bacon1:1Medium confidence for leaner optionFull guide →
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp fresh parsley, minceddried parsley3:1High confidenceuse 1/2 teaspoon driedFull guide →
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with non-stick foil or spray regular foil with cooking spray
- 2
Separate bacon slices and cut each in half
- 3
Par cook bacon in microwave on paper towel-lined plate for 1-2 minutes
- 4
Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, and parsley until combined
- 5
Remove crusts from 9 bread slices and spread cream cheese mixture over each slice
- 6
Cut each bread slice into 3 strips
- 7
Roll each strip into a spiral with cream cheese on top
- 8
Place rolled bread on bacon strip, roll up and secure with toothpick
- 9
Repeat with remaining bread and bacon
- 10
Bake for 25 minutes, turning once, until bacon is cooked and crispy
Tips
Par cooking bacon in microwave ensures it crisps properly during baking without overcooking the bread
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading and mixing with seasonings
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days, reheat in oven to recrisp bacon
Assemble rolls up to 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate, bake when ready to serve
Serve warm as finger food with toothpicks for easy handling
Common Mistakes
Don't skip par cooking bacon or it may not crisp properly during baking
Remove bread crusts completely to prevent tough edges when rolling
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the roll-ups and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead. Bake just before serving for best texture and warmth.
What if my bread tears when rolling?
Use fresh, soft bread and remove crusts completely. Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easier spreading without tearing bread.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to recrisp the bacon before serving.