Bacon Jam Crostini
Crunchy crostini with a creamy blend of marscarpone and cream cheese topped with bacon jam. The perfect party food or appetizer!
Servings: 8
Calories: 824kcal
Ingredients
- 40 slices baguette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt divided 1/2 tsp and 1/4 tsp
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cups bacon jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice your baguette to yield around 40 slices.
- Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and place in oven. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway in between.
- Remove crostini to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Combine the cheeses in a bowl and add lemon juice, honey, and remaining salt. Mix together until smooth and creamy.
- Add a smear of cheese to each cooled crostini and top with a spoonful of bacon jam. Serve immediately.
Notes
* Nutritional information and cooking times are a best estimate based upon my ingredients and equipment. Changes may occur based upon brand and equipment variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 5crostini | Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 5mg