Description
A delicious appetizer featuring crispy crostini topped with rich, glazed bacon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), for garnish
- 4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese
Instructions
- Slice the baguette and brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the bread for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
- Mix maple syrup and black pepper, then coat the cooked bacon in the glaze.
- Spread cream cheese or goat cheese on the baked crostini.
- Top with glazed bacon and garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm.
Notes
Use cast-iron skillet for even heat when cooking bacon. Avoid overly thin bread slices to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bacon, crostini, appetizer, party food, easy recipe