I love a good twist on a classic, and these Mini BLT Appetizers do not disappoint. Cubes of sharp cheddar, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and lettuce on skewers. Serve with ranch dip!

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I am not one of those people who bravely grills all the foods.  I stick with the typical burgers, brats, chicken, etc… This causes some major midsummer blues when I go to meal plan for guests. Shaking things up with “deconstructed” foods are a great way to step away from the grill for a moment, all while wowing your family and guests!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE KID FRIENDLY APPETIZERS:

• 1 lb bacon
• 24 cherry tomatoes
• 1 head, romaine lettuce
• 8 oz, sharp white cheddar cheese, cubed
• ranch dip, for serving

HOW TO MAKE BLT APPETIZER SKEWERS:

1. Cook up bacon in a skillet.
2. Once bacon is cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Assemble skewers/toothpicks: 1 cherry tomato, small piece of lettuce, small piece of bacon, and one cube of cheese.
4. Serve with ranch dip.

I made these BLT Skewers for our last pool party. They came together in no time, can be prepped ahead and everyone loved them! 

I love to serve them with extra veggies (like sliced radishes and cucumbers) on the side, for lots of variety. Crisp veggies are so refreshing this time of year. I also like to add other simple dippers, like pretzels, chips, even artisanal breadsticks– yum!

The BLT skewers are so simple to make, and are bursting with flavor. The only real work here is to fry up the bacon. Once that is done you will just skewer the bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese onto each skewer or toothpick.

handy tools to make these blt skewers so easy:

• skillet – nonstick, easy clean
• serving platter – conversation piece, jazz up easy foods

I highly recommend using sharp white cheddar for the cheese cubes. Its distinct flavor really elevates this appetizer. And the cheddar goes so well with bacon and ranch.

Once you’ve prepped all the skewers, place them on a pretty platter with a bowl of your favorite ranch dip and watch them disappear!

frequently asked questions

How to make a mini blt wrap?

Spread some mayonnaise on a tortilla, add diced tomato, shredded lettuce and chopped bacon. Wrap it up and cut into little sections!

What does a blt sandwich contain?

A BLT sandwich is bacon, lettuce and tomato in between 2 pieces of toast. People usually put mayonnaise on this sandwich, and you can use whatever kind of bread you prefer. 

If you love making a twist on a classic, try this Chicken Parmesan made with chicken tenders.