Apple and Bacon Crostini with Cheese

Apple and bacon crostini with cheese are a delectable mix of sweet and salty, a fancy idea for an appetizer or aperitif. Here is the recipe to prepare this tasty snack.

Ingredients

• Slices of country bread or homemade bread
• Apples (such as Golden or Fuji), thinly sliced
• Bacon, sliced
• Sliced or spreadable cheese (such as Cheddar, Brie, or other cheese that melts well)
• Butter or olive oil (optional)
• Honey (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. If you like, lightly toast the bread slices in the oven or toaster for 1-2 minutes to give them some crispiness.
3. In a non-stick pan, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess fat.
4. Arrange some cheese on the bread slices, then add one or two slices of apple. Season with a little salt and pepper if you prefer.
5. Place a slice of crispy bacon on each of the crostini.
6. If you desire, drizzle a bit of honey over the bacon to add a sweet note.
7. Put the crostini in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the apples have softened slightly.
8. Serve immediately while the crostini are still warm and the cheese is gooey.

Optionally, you might brush the bread with some butter or olive oil before toasting it, to add an additional layer of flavor and crunchiness.

Curiosity

The combination of apple and cheese is a classic in international cuisine, finding its place in various culinary traditions. Apples, with their tart sweetness, pair particularly well with the savory flavors of cheese and the crispness of bacon. This type of crostini falls into a modern interpretation of comfort food, where the pleasure of tradition blends with the search for new flavor combinations.