Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try these baked bites. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut.

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 36 Servings
30 15 45

Ingredients

  • 1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • Dash salt
  • Additional toasted almonds, optional

Directions

  • Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without additional almonds)equals 120 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2007, p42

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini Recipe

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(1-39) of 39 reviews

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by MsHDRdr

Everyone loved these! Will make again, great recipe. Thanks!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2013 by laburt

Made this to bring to Christmas. It went over amazingly well! My brother hates mayo so I didn't tell him there was any in it.... He loved it!

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by lcaras

These are SO good! I made them for a party and probably ate more of them than anyone! :)

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by pinkheels7

Very delicious && easy to make! Taste just as good without melting the cheese.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by lrzgirls3

These are awesome and easy to make!

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2012 by cookinama

Delicious. Would make again. Loved it! My family raved!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by jefruth

I have made this recipe many times, first with squash bisque on thanksgiving....big hit every time!

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2012 by jefruth

I have made this recipe many times, first with squash bisque on thanksgiving....big hit every time!

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2012 by Lisa Marlette

I made these for the first time this week for a birthday gathering - everyone LOVED them! I used Hormel bacon pieces instead of the 6 strips of bacon (easier) and I used 2 green onions instead of one. (love onions)

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2012 by booklady15668

Really great recipe! Baking the baguettes for 8-9 minutes is way too long (try 3 minutes, then check). Also, final baking for 7-8 minutes was too long (again, check it). Will make this recipe many times over.

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by Lmellen132

Always a hit! I can't tell you how many times I've been asked for the recipe. It's easy to make too!

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by Alirose114

Found this recipe at the beginning of December when I was looking to take something to a holiday party. Was easy to make and everyone loved it. I ended up making them for two more parties and everyone raved about them. Will definately keep this recipe as a favorite and use again.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by caglaser

Wonderful Definitely a keeper

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by sjaaheim

It was very easy to make and my daughter said it was the hit of the meal. I didn't use the almonds but it was still very delicious.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by maryohh

Made it the other nite. It's great. Everyone loved it.. It's a keeper

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by sdonoghue@cogeco.ca

This was great. I had people putting the spread on bread and loving it before it was even cooked.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by sd20

Yummy! I didn't toast the baguette's the first time just put the topping on and warmed them in the oven for the 7-9 min. They turned out great..

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by caglaser

OMG these went like hotcakes at my family Thanksgiving this year. Will definitely keep this recipe

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by MNixon4746

The only thing I can say is - EXCELLENT!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by jefruth

I discovered this recipe last thanksgiving and have made it several times since. I served this with butternut squash soup. Huge hit! Also works to put in fridge for the next day, just toast and serve.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by parksville

This appie is great, tasty and easy. A real hit at our dinner party. Made as is except omitted the salt and used OM real bacon bits. Sprinkled some fresh minced parsley on top before popping in the oven. You can make the filler a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. A keeper.

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by MilFamChef

A family favorite, I love cooking this guaranteed hit on the table! I leave out the bacon and it is fabulous!

Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2011 by Sandy1947

I made these for a girls' get-together weekend, and they all raved about them. Next time though, I don't think it's necessary to toast the baguette first.

The warming time should toast the bottom of the bread just fine. Woodsy in WB, WI

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by desalvo_b

Made this for the Superbowl XLV and it was a hit. I ate half of it myself! Used real bacon bits instead of crumbled bacon and did half montery jack and half mild cheddar for the cheese. Honestly, the different cheeses tasted the same, so either would work fine.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by DJ Miles

My hostess at our New Year's Eve party made these and they were scrumptious! She forgot to include the bacon (it was found in the microwave the next morning)...you think we were partying too much? Anyway, I asked for the recipe and will be making it next weekend for a small gathering I am hosting.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by cahjax1

Not only easy, but delicious!!!!!!!!!! I served this for our New Year's dinner as the appetizer with Leg of Lamb and Roasted Potatoes w/ Onions, Bacon-Infused Green Beans and Rolls. Sooo easy with few ingredients and very impressive!!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by momio

Our whole family loved them!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by patmellette

Made this with olive oil drizzled over slices of Italian Bread with a few Almonds over each slice. Toasted to lite brown, under broiler, then topped with crumbled bacon, green onion, more almonds, then lots of mozzerella cheese piled up. (no mayo) The bread was still warm from the oven, so it only needed another 2 mins. WOW it was so good. My children told me its a keeper.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by jeansavitts

I found this recipe a few years ago and loved it.I did not put the green onions in. It is really easy to make.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by pallen0703

DELICIOUS!! I made these on Christmas Eve- they were a huge hit- very flavorful. I toasted the bread with olive oil first and then added the mixture which I had made earlier- couldn't be easier and so good!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2010 by kamiracle

The entire family loved this and are asking when I am going to make it again!

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by mommycoffey

I made these as the appetizer for my dad's Father's Day dinner. They were a huge hit! Even my son who doesn't like any kind of nuts ate them. I will most certainly be making these again. (I had some of the mixture leftover, and we ate it as a dip with crackers. Fantastic!)

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2010 by snackcake

i made these awhile back and forgot to review but made these for a girls get together and they were a hit. and very easy to make. thanks for sharing

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2010 by MJODMA

Made these for a family appetizer cook-off and they came in first place! I lightly brushed the bread with olive oil and popped them in a 400* oven to lightly toast. I made the topping ahead and placed it on just before placing back in the oven to melt. Absolutely a hit!

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by nsherman

You can also substitute the sliced almonds with sliced green olives and they are delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by ashleyk1980

I made these on Christmas Eve and receieved rave reviews. Everyone said they were addicting!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by hauke

Oh my ... these look so good!   But then, anything with bacon ... or cheese make my mouth water.  I will be giving these a try soon!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by Lucajb

So yummy! Try placing olive oil in a frying pan and instead of toasting the baguette slices in the oven first, place each of the slices in the hot oil for a few minutes, (be sure to flip and saute both side!) then continue on with the recipe as directed.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by frogfoot5

Excellant appetizer. I mixed the ingredients and refrigerated it and put it on the french bread several hours later when I needed them. It was great. My guests loved it.

 
 

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT