Godfather Crostini Recipe

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We’re going to make you an offer you can’t refuse: Spend just a few minutes in the kitchen to serve up an elegant, restaurant-quality appetizer that’s a fun twist on BLT’s. You can’t go wrong. Capiche? —Kendra Allanson, Front Royal, Virginia

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Godfather Crostini Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 16 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 16 slices
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 8 bacon strips, halved
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 16 fresh basil leaves
  • 16 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Brush bread slices with 2 tablespoons oil and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice and remaining oil; spread over toast. Top each with a basil leaf, tomato, pesto and a piece of bacon. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 16 appetizers.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 148 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 253 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Godfather Crostini in Simple & Delicious February/March 2012, p58

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on May. 26, 2012 by T.Burkhard

Sorry for the rating, but it's basically the same as the BLT tomatoes everyone does except on french bread. Looking for something original....


Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by Mochanut

These are awsome....totally delicious. I made my own pesto sauce which is very easy. The only thing I will do different next time is to cut up the bacon and sun-dried tomato into 2 to 3 sections so that it is easier to take a bite.

 
 
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