Bacon Crostini
A bacon crostini is simply irresistible goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette cut ¼ inch thick
- 12 slices Bacon Cooked and chopped
- 2 tbsp. Garlic EVOO*
- 1 Onion sliced thinly
- 6 oz. Whipped Cream Cheese
- 3 tbsp. Fresh herbs (basil and parsley) chopped and optional
- 3 tbsp. BBQ Sauce
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For the BBQ Onions:
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add in a tablespoon of garlic EVOO along with the sliced onions.
- Cook for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Stir occasionally. Season the onions with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook the onions for 15-20 minutes.
- Add in a few tablespoons of water and stir occasionally. Lastly add the BBQ sauce. Allow the BBQ sauce and onions to mingle for 4-5 minutes before using.
For the Bacon Crostini:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer the baguette slices to the prepared sheet. Drizzle a tablespoon of garlic EVOO over the slices and bake until golden brown (approximately 4 minutes).
- Remove the crostini's from the oven.
- Spread the whipped cream cheese over the crostini. Top them off with the BBQ onions, chopped bacon, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
*EVOO stands for extra virgin olive oil