mediterranean · fingerfood

Southwest Blt Crostini

Name: Southwest Blt Crostini
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 Ancho Chili Pepper, Chopped; 4 slices of Bacon; 1/2 of a baguette; 1 bunch cilantro, stems discarded; Cumin and Chili Powder for Sprinkling; 1/2 cup of Arugula Lettuce; cup of Mayo; 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil; 1/2 cup of Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 1/4 cup of Salsa; 1 Tomato, Chopped

“Southwest Blt Crostini is a Mediterranean hor d'oeuvre. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 289 calories. This recipe serves 10. For 66 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salsa, pepper jack cheese, cumin and chili powder, and a few other things to make it today. 2 people were impressed by this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 30%, this dish is rather bad. Try BLT Crostini, BLT Crostini, and BLT Crostini for similar recipes.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 10
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 10

Ancho chili pepperChopped1
Bacon4 slice
Baguette½
Cilantrostems discarded1 bunch
Cumin and chili powder10 servings
Arugula lettuce½ cup
Mayo1 cup
Olive oil2 tbsp
Pepper jack cheese½ cup
Salsa¼ cup
TomatoChopped1

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Method preview

3 steps · 45 min

1
Start out by chopping up your baguette into 3/4" slices.
2
Brush the olive oil over the top of the pieces and sprinkle them with your cumin and chili powder.Next up, you'll mix together the mayo. salsa, and the chili pepper.
3
Spread your mixture over the top of your baguette bites.Now it's time to add your shredded cheese. Don't be shy, cheese is really good. Trust me, I'm a cheesehead.Now, take your cheesed up crostinis and throw them into the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes; just long enough to get the cheese good and melted.While they're in the oven, grab your bacon and fry it up.Pull out the cooked up pieces, let them cool and drain, and then cut them into thirds.Now, take your cooked up crostinis and place a piece of bacon, then the arugula and finally the chopped tomatoes.Finish them off by sprinkling a couple leaves of fresh cilantro over the