Baked Bean Crostini

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Baked Bean Crostini
38 min.
10
201kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than our Baked Bean Crostini! This delightful dish combines the smoky flavor of hickory-smoked bacon with the hearty goodness of baked beans, all served on perfectly grilled slices of French baguette. It's a fantastic way to elevate your antipasti spread or serve as a satisfying snack at your next gathering.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s completely dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The addition of fresh ginger and pickled jalapeño peppers adds a zesty kick that will tantalize your taste buds, while the crispy bacon crumbles provide a satisfying crunch. With just 38 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more formal event, these Baked Bean Crostini are sure to be a hit. Serve them with your choice of toppings, such as fresh rosemary or spicy barbecue sauce, to customize each bite to your liking. With only 201 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this flavorful and fun appetizer!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • slices bacon thick
  • 28 oz baked beans canned
  • 8.5 oz bread french
  • tablespoon ginger fresh grated
  • teaspoons jalapeno diced
  • slices barbecue sauce fresh chopped ( Mexican cheese)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced sweet
  • tablespoon mustard yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 400 to 450 (high) heat.
  2. Cut bread into 40 (1/4-inch-thick) slices, discarding ends. Coat 1 side of each bread slice with cooking spray. Grill bread slices, without grill lid, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  3. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
  4. Saut onion in hot drippings 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans and next 5 ingredients; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Spoon bean mixture onto grilled bread slices.
  5. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  6. Serve with desired toppings.
  7. Note: We tested with Bush's Best Country Style
  8. Baked Beans. Instead of grilling, bread slices may be baked on a baking sheet at 350 for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein15.95%
Fat27.14%
Carbs56.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.22
Glycemic Load
14.6
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.6678260448186%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201kcal
10.05%
Fat:6.25g
9.61%
Saturated Fat:2.07g
12.95%
Carbohydrates:29.47g
9.82%
Net Carbohydrates:24.4g
8.87%
Sugar:1.64g
1.82%
Cholesterol:12.82mg
4.27%
Sodium:623.17mg
27.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.26g
16.52%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.02%
Fiber:5.08g
20.3%
Selenium:13.4µg
19.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.68%
Folate:60.51µg
15.13%
Iron:2.4mg
13.32%
Phosphorus:131.53mg
13.15%
Copper:0.22mg
11%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.43%
Vitamin B3:2mg
9.98%
Magnesium:38.15mg
9.54%
Potassium:315.94mg
9.03%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.56%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.13%
Calcium:58.31mg
5.83%
Vitamin C:3.2mg
3.88%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.38%
Source:My Recipes