Pumpkin Crostini with Goat Cheese and Bacon
These Pumpkin Crostini with Goat Cheese and Bacon are a delightfully festive and tasty appetizer for the holidays! They’re crispy, salty, sweet, and bursting with all the flavors of the season.
Servings: 45
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- ½ - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, depending on saltiness of cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 8 slices bacon, cooked well and crumbled (lean parts only)
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pepitas, (roasted pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- crostini, bagel chips, or sturdy crackers
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- The pumpkin/cheese spread can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
- For added sweetness and warm, comforting fall spice, try making these Candied Pecans to sprinkle on top of Pumpkin Crostini!
- Check out this Easy Crostini Recipe to toast your own crostini at home.
- Be mindful of how long your Pumpkin Crostini are sitting out. It's recommended to not have any dairy-based spread or dip at room temp for longer than 2 hours.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg