Cheese and Bacon Crostini (Part 3)
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
563 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Cheese and Bacon Crostini (Part 3)
Description
For this Cheese and Bacon Crostini, slices of crusty ciabatta bread are toasted on both sides to achieve a crisp texture that holds toppings well. A thin layer of tapenade is spread on the warm bread to add a briny, olive-based flavor underneath. Fresh goat cheese (or a similar melting cheese such as brie) is placed on top and grilled until it just begins to soften and melt, retaining its shape and creamy texture. Bacon slices, preferably thick-cut and cooked until firm but not overly crispy, are formed into decorative shapes like roses and loops to add an artistic touch and smoky richness. Optional edible flowers can be used as garnish to enhance presentation. These crostini are straightforward to prepare but create an elegant combination of textures and tastes, suitable for serving alongside salads or as small plates at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 lices ciabatta bread (or similar crusty bread, cut at an angle)
- ¼ cup Tapenade (as needed to spread on bread slices)
- 5 lices goat cheese I used brie; you can use any cheese that will melt, but still hold its shape, fresh
- 4 lices Bacon (thick cut, grilled or fried, not too crispy, so that it can be formed into shapes)
- 2 Edible Flowers (optional, to garnish)
Instructions
- Toast the bread on both sides, and spread with a little tapenade. Place slices of cheese on top of the tapenade. Grill until the cheese is hot and starting to melt.
- Form one rasher of bacon into a rose and the other into a bow (like the pink breast cancer bow, more of a loop), and place on the toast (with a flower, if desired) and serve with salad. Very simple, but most elegant.
Notes
- Use moderately cooked bacon that is firm but still flexible for easy shaping into decorative forms.
- Any crusty bread similar to ciabatta can be used, sliced on an angle for a more elegant presentation.
- Tapenade adds a salty, savory base layer that balances the richness of cheese and bacon.
- Optional edible flowers provide visual appeal but can be omitted without affecting flavor.
- Serve crostini warm for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 563 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 563kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 840IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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