creamy spinach bacon crostini
My kids love this... and it is full of spinach. I can guarantee that if your kids don't like spinach, they will love this!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These creamy spinach bacon crostini are an easy appetizer everyone will love. Slices of French bread are slightly toasted and crunchy. On top is a mixture of cream cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, seasonings, and spinach. Then, they're sprinkled with chopped pecans. Once baked, the topping gets creamy and the smoky bacon flavor shines.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 large loaf of French bread
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonaise
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed, squeeze all water out
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
How To Make creamy spinach bacon crostini
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the bread at an angle. Lay slices on a sheet pan. -
Step 2Place in the preheated oven for 5 - 8 minutes to crisp the bread. Set aside.
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Step 3In a bowl mix cream cheese, bacon, mayo, garlic, and black pepper until smooth.
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Step 4Add in the spinach and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
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Step 5Spread the spinach and cheese mixture over the toasted bread. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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Step 6Place in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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