Description
A delightful appetizer featuring crispy crostini topped with caramelized bacon, rich cream cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette
- 8 slices high-quality thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or basil)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, herbs, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice, top with crumbled bacon and fresh herbs.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
Experiment with different herbs and toppings to customize your crostini. For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with crispy tempeh or marinated tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crostini, bacon, appetizer, crowd-pleaser, party food