These Pimento Cheese and Bacon Crostini are made with creamy pimento cheese layered on crisp baguette slices and topped with savory bacon pieces. They’re perfect for summer gatherings, easy appetizers, or as a party snack.
This recipe is simple to make and doesn’t require any baking. The flavors get better if you make the pimento cheese ahead of time and let it chill for a few hours. Pop them on a cute platter like this one and you’ve got a fancy appetizer that looks like it took a ton of time and effort!
Serve them with Sweet and Savory Brunch Charcuterie or with Caramel-Dipped Grapes with Peanuts.
How to Make Pimento Cheese and Bacon Crostini
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Shred the cheddar cheese, and chop the pimientos.
2. In a bowl, add the whipped cream cheese, garlic, and mayonnaise.
4. Add the Pimiento.
5. Add the hot sauce.
6. Add Cayenne Pepper.
7. Add the Cheddar Cheese.
7. Mix everything well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours so that the flavors will blend together.
8. Once ready to serve, start by slicing the bread on and angle into 24 pieces, roughly ⅓ inch slices.
9. Arrange slices of bread on a platter, and spread about a teaspoon or so of cheese mixture onto each one.
5. Top with bacon pieces.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use a fresh baguette and slice it at an angle for the best presentation and easy-to-handle crostini.
- Spread the cheese just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- Bacon pieces can be cooked ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to top the crostini.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your taste; you can omit it for a milder flavor.
Pimento Cheese and Bacon Crostini
Ingredients
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese,shredded by hand
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp pimiento, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp bacon pieces
- 1 loaf baguette bread, sliced
Instructions
- Shred the cheddar cheese, and chop the pimientos.
- Add the first 7 ingredients to a small bowl, and mix together. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours so that the flavors will blend together.
- Once ready to serve, start by slicing the bread on and angle into 24 pieces, roughly ⅓ inch slices.
- Arrange slices of bread on a platter, and spread about a teaspoon or so of cheese mixture onto each one.
- Top with bacon pieces.