BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese

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It’s soon Game-Day. The ultimate Easy Super Bowl Appetizer ~ Girls & Guys alike will devour! Creamy, Crispy, Crunchy and Crowd Pleasers!

The ultimate healthy appetizer - a crisp garlicky baguette slice covered with oozing brie cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a touch of spiked mayo
The ultimate healthy appetizer – a crisp garlicky baguette slice covered with oozing brie cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a touch of spiked mayo

Need some inspiration for a healthier, updated Super Bowl offering?
This one is a crowd pleaser for girls & guys. Rich and satisfying – these crostini will disappear as quickly as they are served!

BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon,  Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese
BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese

 Loaded with Flavor and Color Contrasts

It might be your thing to serve traditional, sticky hot wings or layered nachos, but think outside of the fast food style regulars and serve up some platters of my BLT & C Crostinis. They are loaded with flavor and color contrasts… put a little bacon on (who doesn’t like bacon?), and let all enjoy a tasty appetizer that’s lighter, and tastes great.

Warm oozing brie cheese (I choose a goat cheese brie) sits on top of a garlicky, crisp baguette slice

When your company arrives, add flavored mayonnaise (spike with sriracha sauce or hot sauce) crisp bacon, colorful tomato slices and a pinch of shredded lettuce on top of the warm cheese.
Done! Easy, healthy and oh so tasty.

What’s great is you can make this appetizer ahead of time

Simply brush the baguette slices with a garlic oil (see recipe) and crisp in the oven for a few minutes. Cut the brie into chunks to fit, and place in the oven just to melt.
When your guests arrive, heat until warm… top & serve.

Ingredients for the BLT & C Crostini
Ingredients for the Crostini
Garlic Oil is a snap to make, brush over the baguette slices and toast
Garlic Oil Flavors the Baguette Slices
Top with chunks of brie cheese to fit, and melt in the oven
Brie Cheese is added on top
A beautiful presentation, add a watercress leaf for extra pizzaz
Creamy, Crispy, Crunchy & Crowd Pleasers!
Double or triple the recipe if expecting a crowd!
I like to add some crispy lettuce on top, a little watercress pairs well too!

Enjoy the game (and the Crostini!)
Karen

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BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese

Servings: 12 crostinis
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese
The ultimate Easy Super Bowl Appetizer ~ Girls & Guys alike will devour! A crisp garlicky baguette slice covered with oozing brie cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and a touch of spiked mayo – delish.

Ingredients 

  • 12 1/3 inch slices fresh baguette
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic oil*
  • 12 small l cherry tomatoes, mixed colors, sliced
  • 2 strips bacon, or turkey bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 3 ounces brie cheese, I used Goat Milk Brie
  • 1 large lettuce leaf, like romaine, use interior leaf
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, use on without "natural flavorings"
  • 1/4 teaspoon sriracha sauce or hot sauce, more if you like spicy

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the baguette slices on a tray to hold. Brush with garlic oil. Toast in the hot oven until turning golden, but not hard, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven to top. Keep the oven on.
  • Slice the brie into 12 slices – 1/3″ thick, and the size of your toast slice, about 1″ wide x 1 1/2″ long. Place them on the toast, and put in the oven to melt. Remove from the oven when sufficiently melted, about 2 minutes. Can be held here until ready to serve, make sure it is warmed through before proceeding.

To Serve:

  • Mix mayonnaise with sriracha sauce or hot sauce. Top warm cheese with a dollop of flavored mayonnaise. Add the bacon on top of cheese (it will stick). Slice the tomatoes thinly, add 3 slices to each crostini, and finish with a few strands of crisp lettuce. Add a touch of watercress if you like as well. Serve immediately.

*Garlic Oil:

  • Add 2 T. of extra virgin olive oil in a small skillet with 2 sliced cloves of garlic. Heat over moderate heat until the garlic has just turned golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Garlic will flavor the oil as it cools. Make a larger batch for other recipes, keep in a clean glass container refrigerated, lasts for about 5 days.

Notes

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, To Start
Cuisine: American
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