Crispy Party Bites

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Margaret Knoebel

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kristie Schley, Pasadena, Maryland

Tested by Margaret Knoebel

Published on Sep. 19, 2025

These are so quick to make and are great as a bite-sized appetizer. Throughout the years, I have substituted different meats, toppings and cheese, and it's always a favorite of guests. —Kristie Schley, Pasadena, Maryland

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Crispy Party Bites

Contest Winner
Yield:2-1/2 dozen
Prep:20 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 60 waffle (snaps) pretzels
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 pieces ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, cut into thirds
  • 5 slices deli turkey, cut into 1-in. strips
  • 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Layer pretzels on parchment-lined baking sheets; top each with 1 teaspoon cheddar. Bake until bubbly and melted, 4-5 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Cook bacon according to package directions. Place a piece of bacon, turkey and avocado half of the cheddar pretzels. Top with a second cheddar pretzel; secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with ranch dressing.
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