Candied Bacon Spinach Dip Crostinis
Candied Bacon Spinach Dip Crostinis
Ingredients
For the Candied Bacon
- 12 bacon, strips, thick-cut preferred
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
For the Crostinis
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Spinach Dip
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Prepare the candied bacon: Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle the light brown sugar generously and evenly over the bacon. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness and desired crispness. Once cooked, remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The bacon will crisp up further as it cools. Once cool, finely chop the candied bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Prepare the crostinis: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crostinis are golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Prepare the creamy spinach dip: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the thoroughly drained thawed spinach, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with a spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dip is creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Assemble the crostinis: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the creamy spinach dip onto the center of each toasted crostini.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Finish and serve: Generously sprinkle the chopped crispy candied bacon pieces over the spinach dip on each crostini. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Candied Bacon Spinach Dip Crostinis
Ingredients
For the Candied Bacon
- 12 bacon, strips, thick-cut preferred
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
For the Crostinis
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Creamy Spinach Dip
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the candied bacon: Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle the light brown sugar generously and evenly over the bacon. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized. Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness and desired crispness. Once cooked, remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. The bacon will crisp up further as it cools. Once cool, finely chop the candied bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Prepare the crostinis: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crostinis are golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Prepare the creamy spinach dip: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the thoroughly drained thawed spinach, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with a spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the dip is creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Assemble the crostinis: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the creamy spinach dip onto the center of each toasted crostini.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Finish and serve: Generously sprinkle the chopped crispy candied bacon pieces over the spinach dip on each crostini. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min