Best 6 Southwest Blt Crostini Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, marinade mix, sugar and oil until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine corn, beans, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in lime juice, oil and seasonings. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until blended., For crostini, preheat broiler. Brush bread slices on both sides with oil; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Remove roast from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. To serve, layer toasts with salsa, pork and cheese. Top with sauce. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

SOUTHWEST BLT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Start out by chopping up your baguette into 3/4" slices.
• Brush the olive oil over the top of the pieces and sprinkle them with your cumin and chili powder.
• Next up, you'll mix together the mayo. salsa, and the chili pepper.
• Spread your mixture over the top of your baguette bites.
• Now it's time to add your shredded cheese.
• Now, take your cheesed up crostinis and throw them into the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes; just long enough to get the cheese good and melted.
• While they're in the oven, grab your bacon and fry it up.
• Pull out the cooked up pieces, let them cool and drain, and then cut them into thirds.
• Now, take your cooked up crostinis and place a piece of bacon, then the arugula and finally the chopped tomatoes.
• Finish them off by sprinkling a couple leaves of fresh cilantro over the top.

BLT CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. Soak four 6-inch bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes and preheat grill to medium.
• 2. Cut escarole lengthwise, through core, into 4 wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap each wedge tightly with 2 slices of bacon; secure with skewers and brush with 1/4 cup olive oil. Place bundles skewered side down and covered with a disposable aluminum pan on grill. Cook, turning occasionally until bacon is crisp, about 12 minutes.
• 3. Lightly brush bread with additional olive oil, season with salt and black pepper to taste and char on grill, about 1 minute per side. Remove and rub bread with cut side of tomato halves until toasts are saturated with tomato's juices.
• 4. Top each crostini with an escarole bundle and serve with a lemon wedge.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BLT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all Salsa Bacon Dressing ingredients.
• In large bowl, mix all Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until coated.

BLT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix cheese, mayonnaise and onions. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on each bread slice; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with half slice of bacon.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of bread are golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Garnish each crostini with lettuce and tomato slice.

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.