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    Jun 1, 2015 · Modified: Jun 12, 2020 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini

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    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish! 

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish!

     

    Let's celebrate one of my favorite months with a delectable treat your taste buds will enjoy! I am not usually a big appetizer fan for one reason. I always seem to go overboard and my stomach gets full way too quickly.

    Now that's not a bad thing, but I can never eat an entree when I have appetizers. This crostini is perfect because it's almost like a meal in its self. It loaded with all kinds of delicious things - cheese, bacon, kale, cream cheese, artichokes, and even oyster crackers!

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish!

    I see you giving me that one eyed look - oyster crackers, Chelsea. To tell you the truth, I am obsessed about Chopped, the TV show on Food Network. It really inspires me and I am so excited to tell you, you can even do Chopped at home!

    I was given a list of ingredients: Sargento® Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar, kale, bacon, and oyster crackers! It is way too hot to make a soup, so I thought this crostini would be perfect. The oyster crackers actually had an extra crunch on top, which is perfect for a crostini.

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish!

    If you are a home-cook, like myself, who likes to use real ingredients to inspire creativity, then submit a recipe to the challenge! It is so much fun! To be able to enter, all you have to do is use Sargento® Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar Cheese and allow it to be the star of the dish! There's so many possibilities so just have fun and create a recipe everyone can't stop eating. By entering the chopped at home challenge, you can win $10,000!

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish!

    5 from 1 vote
    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini - Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish!
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    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    3 mins
    Total Time
    13 mins
     

    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini – Perfect for a delicious appetizer for your next party or enjoy as a main dish! 

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: artichoke, bacon, cheesy, crostini, kale
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 343 kcal
    Author: Chelsea
    Ingredients
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 cups Sargento Chef Blends 4 State Cheddar Cheese separated
    • 14 ounce can diced artichoke hearts drained
    • ½ cup sauteed kale chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 pieces of cooked bacon crumbled
    • 1 loaf of french bread sliced into ½" thick pieces
    • coconut oil
    • oyster crackers crushed - to garnish (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Add the cream cheese and mayonnaise to a mixer and beat on medium-speed until creamy. Stir in 1 cup of cheese, artichoke hearts, and kale. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
    2. Turn the oven on broil high. Place the sliced french bread onto a large baking sheet.
    3. Spread coconut oil all over the bread, then grill in a grill pan for 1-2 minutes. This step makes the bread crunchy.
    4. Spread the mixture on top of the bread, top with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes. Top with crumbled bacon and crushed oyster crackers.
    Recipe Notes

    Nutrition estimated is based upon the brands I used. Yours may vary depending on brands.

    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Bacon, Kale, Artichoke Crostini
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 343 Calories from Fat 212
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23.5g36%
    Cholesterol 27.7mg9%
    Sodium 496.7mg22%
    Carbohydrates 21.7g7%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 2.3g3%
    Protein 11.2g22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Available in 30 versatile varieties, unique blends and distinct cuts, Sargento Shredded Cheese is always cut from blocks of 100% real, natural cheese. For more inspiration, check out the Sargento Pinterest page Pinterest.com/sargentocheese/ or visit Sargento.com for more information. The Chopped at Home Challenge gives viewers a chance to create their best recipe using the selected basket ingredients, including Sargento Shredded Cheese, for a chance to win $10,000!

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sargento. The opinions and text are all mine.

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