Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf crusty French bread
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the French bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then crumble.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, chives, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Spread the mixture generously on each slice of bread.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- These crostinis are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Bacon Crostini, Turkey Bacon, Indulgent Treat