Pumpkin Bacon Crostini: Easy Turkey Bacon & Cranberry Delight
Delightful Pumpkin Bacon Crostini with Cranberries, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 crostini
Calories 61 kcal
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Serving Platter
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz goat cheese softened
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 0.5-1 teaspoon kosher salt depending on saltiness of cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Toppings
- 8 slices bacon cooked well and crumbled (lean parts only)
- 0.5 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup pepitas roasted pumpkin seeds
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
- Crostini or bagel chips, or sturdy crackers
Preparation
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, goat cheese, and pumpkin until well combined and smooth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, spread cheese mixture over desired amount of crackers or crostini.
Sprinkle each crostini evenly with bacon, pecans, cranberries, and pepitas. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 943IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Cranberries, cream cheese, Easy Appetizers, holiday recipes, Pumpkin Bacon Crostini, Savory Snacks