Description
A delightful appetizer featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a sweet balsamic glaze on toasted crostini, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), chopped
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice a fresh baguette into ½-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toast in the oven until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix cream cheese with a touch of garlic powder; spread this on the toasted baguette slices.
- Top each piece with bacon, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Bake the assembled crostini back into the oven for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings based on preference. Use turkey bacon or sautéed mushrooms for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: bacon, crostini, appetizer, party food, brunch