B.L.T. Crostini

Who doesn’t love a BLT? With slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy French cheese, and fresh arugula, this is a refined take on the American classic in perfect bite-sized pieces. Pair with our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon for a deliciously savory, rich bite.

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 300 Minutes
Total Time: 315 Minutes
Total Servings: 8
Close-up of B.L.T. crostini with bacon, tomato, and arugula on toasted bread.

Who doesn’t love a BLT? With slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy French cheese, and fresh arugula, this is a refined take on the American classic in perfect bite-sized pieces. Pair with our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon for a deliciously savory, rich bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 pt cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Round Pond Italian Varietal Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 small baguette
  • 1 cup Fromage Blanc cheese
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon (baked)
  • 1 cup arugula
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Directions

  1. Toss tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake in at 225-degrees for 5 hours.

  2. Slice baguette into thin slices and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. Spread about a teaspoon of Fromage Blanc cheese on each toasted baguette (crostini). Place a few tomatoes on top of the cheese and a sliver of bacon on top of that. Top with a piece of arugula and a few drops of Italian Olive Oil.

  3. Enjoy!

Shop the Recipe

2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
94 points, Tasting Panel Magazine

Sweet, beautifully integrated tannins frame notes of cassis, currants, blueberries, licorice, and café mocha. This is a ripe wine, but it has the minerality to keep it fresh, and the potential to age nicely for the next 10 to 15 years.