Best 8 Creamy Spinach Bacon Crostini Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our creamy spinach bacon crostini, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This delightful appetizer combines the richness of creamy spinach, the smokiness of bacon, and the crispiness of crostini, creating a textural harmony that will leave you craving more. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, our spinach and artichoke crostini offers a vibrant blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and a creamy sauce, all nestled atop crispy crostini. And if you're in the mood for a classic, our bacon and brie crostini is a timeless combination of sweet and savory, with the tanginess of brie cheese perfectly complementing the crispy bacon. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary journey that will delight your senses.

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SPINACH AND PARMESAN CROSTINI



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Looking for an Italian appetizer made using spinach? Then surprise your guests with these parmesan crostini that are ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
12 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each bread slice. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and nuts are toasted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

BACON-WRAPPED SPINACH DIP CROSTINI



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These trendy crostini have bacon belts. And not only do they look fashionable, but the bread soaks up the bacon drippings as they bake, making it golden and crunchy. Eat them warm, no dipping required.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (24 crostini)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking sheet
One 9-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, grated
Freshly ground black pepper
24 bias-cut slices baguette (1/4 inch thick; from 1 baguette)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bacon with the brown sugar in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the bacon on a baking sheet and bake until light golden around the edges but still very soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the baking sheet clean, then spray with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture onto each slice of bread and wrap it with a piece of bacon so that the ends are tucked under the bread (it should look a bit like a belt). Arrange the crostini on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the bacon is dark golden, about 15 minutes. These are best served warm.

CREAMY SPINACH BACON CROSTINI



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My Kids love this...and it is full of spinach. I can guarantee if your kids dont like spinach..they will love this!!

Provided by Laura Davis

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 oz frozen spinach..squeeze all water out
8 oz cream cheese, soft
1 c monterey jack cheese, grated
1/4 c real mayonaise
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 large loaf of french bread
1/3 c pecans, chopped
3 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • 1. 1.Slice bread, at an angle,and lay on sheet pan, and place in a 350 oven for 5-8 min. Just to crisp up a bit, set aside. 2.In bowl, mix your cream cheese, bacon, mayo, garlic, and black pepper until smooth. 3.Add in your spinach, and Jack cheese, mix well.
  • 2. 4.Spread your spinach and cheese mixture evenly over the toasted bread, sprinkle with chopped pecans. 5.Place in oven at 350 and bake for about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

CREAMED SPINACH WITH BACON



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 3 slices chopped bacon in a saucepan until crisp. Remove; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add 1 chopped small onion and 1 minced garlic clove,; cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk,; season with salt and nutmeg,. Cook until thickened, 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded gruyere,, 1 pound thawed frozen chopped spinach, (squeezed dry) and the bacon. Cook 2 minutes.

SPINACH ALMOND CROSTINI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for garnish
1 baguette
Olive oil
1 pound fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stemmed
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the chopped almonds out on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Allow to cool.
  • Preheat the broiler. Slice the baguette diagonally in 1/4-inch-thick slices, brush with olive oil and place on a broiler pan. Broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a steamer basket set over 1 inch of simmering water, steam the spinach until wilted, a few minutes. Remove the spinach and drain well.
  • Put the spinach and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add in the sour cream, almonds, parsley, thyme, chives, cayenne, and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Spread the spinach mixture on the toasted bread, sprinkle with additional chopped almonds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams

SPINACH, BACON, AND ONION DIP



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Spinach, bacon, and onion make a flavorful match in this cheesy dip. Serve with crostini or pita chips and pair with a seasonal cocktail or two. This festive combination, great for company, might become a new holiday tradition.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Crostini or pita chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan. Add onion to pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 minutes. Add flour and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach, milk, sour cream, and cream cheese. Cook, stirring, until cream cheese melts, 2 minutes. Stir in bacon and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish and top with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake until bubbling, 14 minutes. Heat broiler and broil until top browns, 3 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes. Serve dip warm with crostini or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g

QUICK AND EASY CREAMED BACON SPINACH



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It is a mouth-watering, creamy, and rich side dish and tastes wonderful with chicken and fresh rolls.

Provided by mommy_of_six

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ⅔ tablespoons butter
1 ½ large white onions, finely chopped
6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
3 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
½ cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, bacon, and garlic until bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture until blended and the flour and drippings form a paste, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk milk into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, continuously whisking, until sauce is thick and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir spinach and half-and-half into sauce; cook until spinach is heated through, 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1007.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CREAMED SPINACH WITH BACON



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My twins wouldn't eat anything that even resembled a vegetable, but they ate seconds and sometimes thirds of this fabulous spinach. I received the recipe from a friend several years ago, and it's been part of my Thanksgiving menu ever since. I usually double or triple the recipe. My children aren't the only ones who want extra servings!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, finely chopped
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 bacon strips, diced
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups milk
3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the onions and bacon in butter over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. , Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in spinach and cream; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips for Making Creamy Spinach Bacon Crostini

  • Use fresh baby spinach for the best flavor and texture. If you only have regular spinach, be sure to remove the stems before chopping.
  • Don't overcook the spinach. It should be wilted but still bright green.
  • Use a good quality bacon for the best flavor. Thick-cut bacon is especially good for this recipe.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will help to prevent it from becoming soggy when it is added to the crostini.
  • Use a good quality bread for the crostini. A baguette or ciabatta bread works well.
  • Toast the bread until it is golden brown and crispy.
  • Spread the creamy spinach mixture on the crostini. You can also top with additional crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, or a fried egg.
  • Serve the crostini immediately.

Conclusion

Creamy spinach bacon crostini are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a light meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these creamy spinach bacon crostini a try.

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