Bacon Jam Crostini & Charcuterie Bites
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The Appetizer That Disappears First
Every charcuterie board has a star — and at Wisconsin 26, ours is always the Award Winning Bacon Jam. Sweet, smoky, deeply savory, and impossibly spreadable, it turns a simple crostini into something guests will ask about all night.
This recipe is our go-to for entertaining: minimal prep, maximum impact, and endlessly riffable depending on what's on your board.
What You'll Need
- 1 jar Award Winning Bacon Jam
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 oz cream cheese or brie, softened
- Fresh thyme or chives, for garnish
- Flaky sea salt, to finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Spread a thin layer of softened cream cheese or brie on each crostini.
- Top generously with Bacon Jam.
- Finish with fresh thyme or chives and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Build It Into a Board
These crostini shine even brighter as part of a full spread. Surround them with sliced cured meats, aged Wisconsin cheddar, whole grain mustard, and a handful of cornichons. The bacon jam acts as the anchor — rich and jammy against the brightness of pickles and the sharpness of aged cheese.
Ready to go all in? Explore our charcuterie collection for boards, spreads, and everything in between.
Make It Your Own
- Swap the base: Try on thick-cut crackers or endive leaves for a gluten-free option.
- Add heat: A thin slice of jalapeno under the bacon jam is a crowd-pleaser.
- Go cheesy: Melted gruyere under the jam takes this into grilled territory.
Pick up a jar of Award Winning Bacon Jam in store on 3rd Street or order online — it goes fast.