Appetizer for 24
Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Baguette
$1.98for 435 minServes 24
A hollowed baguette holds bacon, cheeses, jalapeños, and scallions under a crisp garlic butter topping.
Photo: recipetineats.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price |
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 1 | $0.70Typical price |
 | Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.86 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchBudgetAppetizersSnacksGame day
Typical price
$0.49 per serving$1.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 8 oz / 250g bacon
- 1 x 20" / 50 cm baguette / french stick
- 8 oz / 250g philadelphia cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup packed jalapeños
- 1 cup finely chopped scallions/shallots
- black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, cook the bacon for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, and drain it.
- Cut a long opening in the baguette, remove some inside bread, and place it on a baking sheet.
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapeños, scallions, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a small pan, cook the garlic for 1 minute, and brush it over the baguette.
- Fill the baguette with the cheese mixture and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until hot and melted.
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