If you like Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato (BLT) sandwiches, then you’ll love my quick and easy BLT Crostini appetizer recipe! My showstopping appetizer recipe calls for sliced baguette, high quality extra virgin olive oil, cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and will disappear quicker than you could have ever imagined because YES, it is THAT delicious! It’s done in just 20 minutes and is the tastiest game day and party appetizer EVER next to my Italian Hoagie Dip and BBQ Lit’l Smokies appetizers!
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Ingredients in BLT Crostini Appetizer
French baguette. Cut a baguette into ½-inch slices. Day old baguettes are crunchy and work wonderfully.
Extra virgin olive oil. For the best flavor, opt for high quality extra virgin olive oil.
Bacon. Cook the bacon first. We like Kirkland brand bacon from Costco best.
Lettuce. Any kind of lettuce will work.
Cherry tomatoes. Cherry or grape tomatoes work best in this recipe.
How to make the best BLT Crostini Appetizer
STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C.
STEP 2: Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
STEP 3: Use a pastry brush to brush the olive oil on both sides of the baguette slices.
STEP 4: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. In the meantime, use your hands to break the bacon up into smaller pieces.
STEP 5: Add the bacon pieces on top of each baguette slice. Top with lettuce. Add tomatoes and serve.
Can I make this low carb or gluten free?
If you’re looking for a low carb and or gluten free BLT recipe, just use lettuce leaves instead of the bread.
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Final Thoughts
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BLT Crostini Appetizer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. cooked bacon
- lettuce leaves torn into small pieces
- 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375° F.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the olive oil on both sides of the baguette slices.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. In the meantime, use your hands to break the bacon up into smaller pieces.
- Add the bacon pieces on top of each baguette slice. Top with lettuce. Add tomatoes and serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
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