Juicy cherry tomatoes, savory baby portobello mushrooms, and smoky bacon come together in these bite-sized appetizers. They're sweet, savory, and packed with flavor - plus, they look impressive but are easy to make! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or even as a snack while dinner is cooking.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy appetizer: Simple ingredients and quick assembly.
- Crowd-pleaser: Bacon + tomatoes = guaranteed hit.
- Flexible: Swap mushrooms for zucchini slices or omit if you prefer.
- Make-ahead option: Assemble ahead, then bake right before serving.
How to make Baked Tomato Bites
Gather your ingredients:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Baby portobello mushrooms (cremini mushrooms)
- Bacon (regular cut, not thick)
- Toothpicks
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prep ingredients:
- Slice each cherry tomato in half.
- Slice mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut bacon into halves, thirds, or quarters so each piece fits into a bite.
Assemble:
Add a piece of bacon, then a mushroom slice, then top with the other half of the tomato.
Arrange for baking: Place assembled bites on a baking sheet or in a muffin tin (which helps them stand upright).
Bake 30-40 minutes, or until bacon is fully cooked.
Cool slightly before serving - tomatoes will be very hot inside!
Baked Cherry Tomato, Bacon, and Mushroom Bites
Sweet cherry tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, and smoky bacon — the perfect easy appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 12–16 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6–8 baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
- 4–6 strips bacon, cut into halves or thirds
- 12–16 toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut bacon into halves or thirds so each piece is bite-sized.
- Assemble each bite: half tomato, bacon, mushroom, other tomato half. Spear with toothpick.
- Place on baking sheet or in muffin tin.
- Bake 30–40 minutes, until bacon is cooked through.
- Let cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serving Size: 1 bite is perfect as a party snack — expect 3–4 per guest for appetizers.
- Crispier Bacon Tip: Use a wire rack over a baking sheet so the bacon cooks evenly.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking.
- Variations: Try adding a small basil leaf or cube of cheese before baking for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1 biteAmount Per Serving: Calories: 23Total Fat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: .4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: .7gCholesterol: 3.3mgSodium: 98mgCarbohydrates: 2.4gNet Carbohydrates: 1.7gFiber: .7gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 2.4g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, often times not all the ingredients will be consumed.
Mary Catherine says
These look awesome! Simple, healthy and totally cute.
Tina says
Thanks! They're also very yummy - especially for someone like me who loves sweet and savory.