Name: Cheddar Bacon Garlic Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 baguette (sliced in 3/4 inch slices); 3 heaping tbsp mayonnaise; 4 oz. cream cheese (softened); 1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese (shred it yourself, do not buy the pre-shredded); 8 slices of bacon (cooked crisp and then crumbled); 4 green onions (diced into small pieces); 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; a pinch of pepper; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Need a last minute easy holiday appetizer idea? These Cheddar Bacon Garlic Crostini are so full of flavor and could not be any easier!

Cheddar Bacon Garlic Crostini is a take on one of my favorite dip recipes, turned into a bread based appetizer. Everyone loves my cheddar and bacon dip, but it is elevated into holiday worthy food once served on toasted garlic bread!

The easiest way to entertain during the holiday season is to have a list of go to appetizers that you know are delicious, but oh so easy to prepare. There are so many fun occasions for food and friends during the holidays, and my favorite way to serve a meal is with a lot of appetizers. (Check out my most popular appetizer recipe of all time here!!) It is casual and fun and allows for a lot of mingling and spending time with loved ones!

These Cheddar Bacon Garlic Crostinis are the perfect go to appetizer because you can make them ahead of time and assemble right before your guests arrive. No one wants to be attached to their stove as the guests arrive, and this easy appetizer recipe will definitely be a crowd pleaser. Come on, who doesn’t love cheese, bacon, and bread?! It is truly the perfect combination of foods in appetizer form. Want to add a little crunch? Throw in some slivered almonds to the mix!

I love bread based appetizers because they are portable and easy for guests to munch on while mingling. You don’t even need a plate to eat these delicious crostinis! We love having our family over on New Year’s Eve and I always serve a bunch of different appetizers. I know that I will definitely be pulling out this easy recipe for the occasion this year!

Cheddar Bacon Garlic Crostini

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 24 slices

Author Amanda @ Old House to New Home

Ingredients

1 baguette sliced in 3/4 inch slices
3 heaping tbsp mayonnaise
4 oz. cream cheese softened
1 cup of shredded mild cheddar cheese shred it yourself, do not buy the pre-shredded
8 slices of bacon cooked crisp and then crumbled
4 green onions diced into small pieces
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
a pinch of pepper
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, worchestershire sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon. Stir well to combine. Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper and stir again. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. In a small sauce pan, add olive oil and garlic. Cook over low heat until garlic is fragrant. Brush garlic oil onto the tops of each slice of bread. Place in the oven and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.
Remove bread from the oven and place on your cutting board. Spread a heaping tablespoon of dip mixture onto each bread piece. Garnish with additional onions, cheese, and bacon. Serve immediately.