Cheesy Bacon Bruschetta Recipes

BACON BRUSCHETTA BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Heat grill to low heat.
• Combine all ingredients except baguette halves; spread onto baguette halves. Place on sheet of heavy-duty foil.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until cheese mixture is hot and bubbly, and bread halves are toasted around the edges.

BRUSCHETTA WITH LEEKS, GOAT CHEESE, AND BACON

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter and toast the bread slices on both sides until golden and slightly crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly. Fry the bacon bits until crisp, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off the excess grease, then blot the skillet clean. Add the leeks to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for several minutes, until golden.Smear each piece of bread with goat cheese, then top with leeks and bacon and serve!

CHEESY BACON BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Cook and stir bacon in skillet on medium heat 12 min. or until browned. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Spread bread with mayo. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until toasted; rub with garlic.
• Cover toast slices with 4 cheese pieces, bacon and tomatoes. Top with remaining cheese pieces; broil 1 min. or until melted.

EASY CHEESY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, basil and parsley. Place bread on a baking sheet and top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom of bread has browned.
• Allow to cool about 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BRUSCHETTA SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, pesto, salt and pepper until combined. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Cook, covered, on low until heated though and cheese begins to melt, 1-1/2-2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with basil. Serve with toasted bread.

CHEESY BACON BUTTERNUT SQUASH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Squash -- Defrost the squash. In a saute pan add the butter and saute the onion until slightly soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the squash and mash lightly so you get a nice puree. Add the thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Remove to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Bacon -- In the same pan after you rinse it out, saute the bacon until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
• Baguette -- Slice the baguette into thin slices. Brush with the olive oil and toast in a 400 degree oven until brown on each side.
• Finishing -- Top each slice with a spoon of the butternut squash, top with bacon and then cheese. Return to the oven and heat until the cheese is melted and serve.