apple, cheddar, and bacon crostini

Name: Apple, Cheddar, and Bacon Crostini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slice(s) bacon; 4 slice(s) baguette; 1 sweet apple of choice; 4 slice(s) sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 cup(s) collard greens, ribs removed and leaves sliced; salt

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Feb 11, 2026

This is a great light breakfast. Tasty apple, with sharp cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon. The greens give it an earthy bite.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
4 slices baguette
1 sweet apple of choice
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup collard greens, ribs removed and leaves sliced
salt

How To Make apple, cheddar, and bacon crostini

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large skillet. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Add the greens to the bacon fat and season with salt. Cook until wilted.
Step 3

Toast the baguettes in a toaster or oven. Slice the apple on a mandolin.
Step 4

Place the slices of cheese on the bread. Top the cheese with the bacon
Step 5

Then add sliced apple and then greens.
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