# Party Potato Bacon Appetizers These Tiny Meat Sewers Offer an Alternative to Potato Skins By M | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-appetizers References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/appetizer-recipe-baconwrapped-80658) & [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com) These simple potato bacon appetizers bring together two delicious foods to create a sophisticated party-worthy snack. This dish features little squares of potato wrapped in a crispy layer of bacon and topped with a piquant sour cream dipping sauce. Potato skins are a [popular appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-mashed-potato-poppers) you'd find on a pub menu, but their size makes them a little inconvenient at a party serving hors d'oeuvres. These [bacon-wrapped potato bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-potato-bites) by food blog The Kitchn offer an upscale take on the popular menu item in a size that is much more easy to consume at a fancy party The recipe begins with small red potatoes that are sliced in half and then wrapped up in a layer of bacon and a skewer to making snacking simple. The potatoes can be dipped in a spicy hot sauce sour cream dip for added kick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upscaled Potato Appetizers:** Create sophisticated potato appetizers that offer an alternative to traditional potato skins. - **Miniature Party Snacks:** Develop bite-sized hors d'oeuvres that are easy to consume at fancy gatherings. - **Bacon-wrapped Delicacies:** Combine bacon with other ingredients to create delectable and convenient party snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Food Blogging:** Innovate recipes and techniques for creative and upscale appetizers. - **Event Planning:** Provide unique and convenient party food options that cater to upscale events. - **Gourmet Food Manufacturing:** Produce pre-packaged bacon-wrapped appetizers for retail and catering purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snackable Potato Shreds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-shreds.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Potato Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-bridges-potato-bakes.md) - [Triple-Cheese Mashed Potato Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-cups.md) - [Twice-Baked Potato Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twice-baked-potatoes.md) - [Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-loaded-fries.md) - [Frozen Bacon Wrapped Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncured-bacon-wrapped-scallops.md) - [Protein-Rich Frittata Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-frittata-bites.md) - [Twisted Air Fryer Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tornado-potato.md) - [Fast-Food Bacon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-potato-pie.md)