Description
A delightful blend of crispy bacon, fresh herbs, and garlic on buttery crostini, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette (or whole-grain/sourdough as substitutes)
- 8 slices Thick-cut bacon (or turkey bacon/veggie version)
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme and basil (or parsley/chives)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the topping: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, sprinkling brown sugar and cracked pepper as it cooks.
- Slice the baguette into half-inch thick pieces and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast the crostini in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.
- Sauté the minced garlic in a pan with olive oil until fragrant.
- Assemble the crostini using sautéed garlic, topped with bacon, fresh herbs, and Parmesan.
- Bake for a few more minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve with fresh herbs for garnish.
Notes
Serve with a side of dipping sauce like sweet chili or herby yogurt dip for added flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bacon crostini, appetizers, brunch, savory snacks