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Best Thanksgiving Crostinis

The Best Thanksgiving Crostinis---AKA the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Picture this: A sliced French baguette loaded with homemade garlicky herb cream cheese, roasted pears, candied pecans, dried cranberries, fresh thyme, pumpkin seeds, and a generous sprinkle of candied bacon, all topped off with a sweet drizzle of raw honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: appetizer, bacon, cranberries, cream cheese, crostini, easy, family-friendly, herbs, holidays, honey, kid-friendly, savory, sweet, thanksgiving
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

TOASTED BREAD:

  • 1 french baguette, sliced 1-inch thick
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted (You can also use unsalted butter; just add a pinch of salt)
  • 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

ROASTED PEARS:

  • 2 medium pears, peeled + cubed into 1-inch thick
  • 2-3 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsps organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

GARLIC HERB CREAM CHEESE:

  • 8 oz. organic cream cheese, softened
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • Candied pecans
  • Dried cranberries
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup Candied bacon, chopped
  • Drizzle of raw honey
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Instructions

TO TOAST THE BREAD:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, olive oil, dried parsley, and garlic powder until combined.
  • Place slices of baguette flat unto your baking sheet and brush with mixture and bake them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.

TO MAKE THE GARLIC HERB CREAM CHEESE:

  • In a bowl, add the softened cream chese along with micned garlic, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, and thyme, stirring everything together until combined and a litte more space.

ASSEMBLY:

  • Once bread slices are toasted, remove them from oven, letting them cool for 1-2 minutes or until they are safe to handle.
  • Generously spread the garlic herb cream cheese unto each slice of bread followed by 1-2 Tbsps of the roasted pear, candied pecans, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and sprinkles of chopped candied bacon. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and a drizzle of honey. Repeat until all crostinis are made.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Crostini toppings can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container (separately) for up to 3 days; crostinis are best consumed within the same day once made.
  • CANDIED BACON: To make this delicious bacon, see my How to Make Candied Bacon recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg