Bacon Cheese Crescent Tartlets
Bacon Cheese Crescent Tartlets uses crescent dough with savory ingredients like smoky cheese, bacon and green onions for the perfect bite of appetizer heaven.
These small bites are the perfect appetizer for holidays, get togethers or even tailgating. The sweetness of the crescent dough pairs perfectly with the bacon and onion and cheese for a delicious combination.

Appetizers are hit any time of the year. We always need small bites for family get togethers, Holidays and most of all, FOOTBALL season! We don’t use many shortcuts but crescent roll dough is hard to beat!
Savory Cheese Tarts
Most times when we think of tarts, we think of sweet. These Bacon Cheese tartlets are changing the way we think of them. Made with savory filling, they are the perfect pairing for the sweet crescent dough.
If you like savory appetizers, be sure to check out our recipes for CORNBREAD FRITTERS and BACON ONION RINGS. You will love them!
How to Make these simple mini cheese tarts
It is a rare thing when I use a short cut but packaged Crescent dough is really hard to replicate for todays home cooks. So take this shortcut and still have all of the home made goodness you expect from the other ingredients.
The full ingredient list and quantities are listed at the bottom of this post on a printable recipe card.
- CRECENT ROLLS
- SWISS CHEESE
- BACON
- GREEN ONION
- EGG
- WHIPPING CREAM
Step by Step for Cheese, Onion and Bacon Tarts
No special equipment is needed but I do suggest a SILICONE MINI MUFFIN TIN. There is a helpful link to several items we used to make this recipe easier at the bottom of this post.
Lightly flour a flat surface. Unroll crescent dough as well as possible to keep in one large square. Pinch perforated edges together.
Roll out to even out and make larger and then cut into 24 small squares for mini muffins.
Gently shape and place each square into the mini muffin tin.
Sprinkle cheese in each cup in equal parts.
In a small bowl, mix egg and whipping cream until mixed well.
Add Bacon and onions to each muffin cup, distributing evenly.
Spoon cream and egg mixture evenly over each muffin cup.
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Bake at 375 until edges are brown and filling is set. Cool in pan for 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack for a few minutes more.
Bacon Cheese Crescents Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store
Once cooled, these can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
What other fillings can I use?
The cream and egg mixture along with any type of shredded cheese are a must. Feel free to change the bacon and onion for any other substitution. Ham or even sausage are great ideas along with any type of seasonings.
Can these be made in a regular muffin tin?
They can. You can cut out 12 and use the same recipe. You may have to increase your cooking time to 20 to 30 minutes.
How long will they last?
They will last at room temperature for 4-6 hours in a cool area. If stored in the refrigerator, they will last up to a week.
Can you freeze Mini Cheese Tarts?
Once cooled, wrap them in freezer safe packaging and they can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Can you double or half the recipe?
This is an easy recipe to double or even half for any need you may have. Our recipe card allows you to set the quantity you need and adjusts the ingredients accordingly. See it at the bottom of this post.
How to Reheat them
If reheating from refrigerated, place them in a 250 degree oven just until cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes. If they have been frozen, remove them from freezer first and allow them to thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Bacon Cheese Crescent Tartets
Ingredients
- 1 can Crescent dough
- 1/3 cup Swiss cheese grated
- 1/4 cup Bacon cooked, drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp Green onion chopped
- 1 Egg
- 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly flour a flat surface. Unroll crescent dough as well as possible to keep in one large square. Pinch perforated edges together.
- Roll out to even out and make larger and then cut into 24 small squares for mini muffins.
- Sprinkle cheese in each cup in equal parts. Add Bacon and onions to each muffin cup, distributing evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix egg and whipping cream until mixed well. Spoon cream and egg mixture evenly over each muffin cup.
- Bake at 375 until edges are brown and filling is set. Cool in pan for 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack for a few minutes more.