Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer that will disappear the moment it hits the table? Look no further than these irresistible Maple Brown Sugar Bacon Bites! We discovered this gem from creator Mallory Hudson (@malloryhudsonxo), who brilliantly dubbed it a “lazy girl-friendly” recipe. It’s perfect for those tasked with appetizers and snacks ahead of the big feast. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is your secret weapon for impressing guests without the stress.

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These bite-sized beauties feature the smoky richness of bacon with the sweet caramelization of brown sugar and maple syrup, all nestled in crispy phyllo shells. The result? A sweet and savory explosion that hits all the right notes. The contrast of textures — crispy shell, tender bacon, and sticky-sweet glaze — creates an addictive combination that your family and friends simply won’t be able to resist. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or contributing to a potluck, these bacon bites are bound to become a new Thanksgiving tradition that everyone will be asking you to bring year after year.

The best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to execute, requiring just a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes of your time. No fancy techniques or complicated steps; just straightforward assembly and baking. You don’t need to be an expert or spend hours in the kitchen to pull off this crowd-pleaser. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you look like you really know what you’re doing while leaving you plenty of time to focus on other Thanksgiving preparations. Trust us, these will be gone before you can even blink, so you might want to make a double batch!

Mallory Hudson’s Maple Brown Sugar Bacon Bites

@malloryhudsonxo

Lazy girl friendly thanksgiving recipes are my obsession!!!🦃✨ Make this easy Thanksgiving appetizer this year!! Maple brown sugar bacon bites 1 pack phyllo shells on a very lightly greased parchment lined pan Prepare 1 pack of bacon: don’t let them get crispy you will be putting them back in the oven Add 1/2 tsp of brown sugar to bottom of shells with a 1/8tsp drop of maple syrup Pack in your diced cooked bacon Sprinkle with brown sugar on top and bake at 350 for 10min #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingappetizers #thanksgivingfood

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Ingredients

• 1 pack phyllo shells
• 1 pack bacon
• Brown sugar (approximately 1/2 tsp per shell, plus extra for topping)
• Maple syrup (approximately 1/8 tsp per shell)
• Parchment paper
• Cooking spray or oil for greasing

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
3. Arrange the phyllo shells on the prepared pan.
4. Cook the bacon until it’s done but not crispy (you’ll be baking it again), then dice it into small pieces.
5. Add 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar to the bottom of each phyllo shell.
6. Add 1/8 teaspoon of maple syrup on top of the brown sugar in each shell.
7. Pack the diced cooked bacon into each shell.
8. Sprinkle additional brown sugar on top of the bacon.
9. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
10. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute or two, and serve immediately.

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