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Pimento Cheese Crostini Appetizers

Irresistible Pimento Cheese Crostini Appetizers You'll Adore

Enjoy these no-bake Pimento Cheese Crostini Appetizers that are creamy, spicy, and perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 crostinis
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Pimento Cheese Spread
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can use low-fat
  • 4 oz Pimentos canned
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or similar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Crostini Base
  • 1 loaf Baguette sliced
Topping
  • 4 oz Crispy Bacon Bits can substitute with tofu or coconut bacon
  • 1 cup Pimento Peppers or diced red bell peppers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Serrated knife
  • Butter knife or spatula

Method
 

Pimento Cheese Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, pimentos, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Slice baguette into 1-inch thick pieces.
  4. Spread pimento cheese mixture over each baguette slice using a butter knife.
  5. Sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top just before serving.
  6. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Assemble crostinis just before serving to maintain texture.

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