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Bacon Pistachio and Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

This Bacon Pistachio and Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini recipe is a perfect snack to serve at all your holiday parties. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Christmas, Thanksgiving
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread sliced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ pound bacon cooked until crisp and chopped
  • ½ cup roasted pistachios coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the slices of bread on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil.
  • Bake the toast until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place the fresh cranberries in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the sugar over the top. Heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, watching closely. Stir well and repeat in 15 second increments until the cranberries are cooked and thickened. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Mix the cranberry sauce with the cream cheese until completely blended.
  • Spread the cream cheese over the crostini. Top with the bacon and pistachios. Add dried cranberries if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg