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Sweet Tomato Peach Crostini with Hot Bacon Dressing, the perfect appetizer to highlight summer peaches and tomatoes. Fresh, sweet, summer peach slices and tomatoes, tossed in a spicy/sweet and tangy bacon dressing. Served over grilled garlic bread with goat cheese and plenty of fresh basil. This crostini feels kind of fancy, but it’s actually so simple to make, and so amazingly GOOD.
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This year’s peaches have been extra special. I haven’t had any local Colorado peaches just yet, they come sometime in August. But I was sent a box of peaches from Peaches.LA and well, they might just be some of the best peaches I’ve ever had.
I am in awe of them! So much so that half of my current summer recipes list has peaches. Yes, so many delicious recipes to come.
But first, a very summery, very delicious peach crostini.
The details
For whatever reason, I’ve always loved pairing sweet peaches with bacon. Something about the sweet peach with the salty bacon has always been a flavor combination I’ve found to be delicious.
Over the years I’ve created countless recipes with peaches and bacon, or peaches and prosciutto. But this might be my favorite, I love the addition of the tangy goat cheese.
I start with the dressing. I’m sure many of you are familiar with this dressing. I just recently used it on my summer chicken salad and today we’re using an adapted version for these crostini.
The dressing really packs in the flavor, adding an element of savory, salty, and spicy. Crisp up some bacon, then toss it with olive oil, vinegar, and my favorite ingredient – fig preserves. The preserves add a touch of sweetness that compliment the salty bacon and chili flakes.
For the bread, I like to use a crusty sourdough baguette, but really any bread works. Simply slice the bread and drizzle it with olive oil mixed with a little garlic and salt. Then either place the bread on the grill or toast it up in the oven. During the summer months, I’m constantly grilling bread. It gives it a nice coloring, smoky flavor, and the perfect crunch.
While the bread is grilling, toss the peaches and tomatoes with the bacon dressing to season everything nicely.
Once the bread comes off the grill, spread it with goat cheese, then spoon the tomatoes and peaches over the cheese. I always finish with additional dressing and fresh basil.
If you don’t love goat cheese, use fresh burrata cheese, ricotta, or whipped feta cheese. Any of these would be delicious, but I do think the goat cheese really works well here.
It’s great for summer entertaining, a light lunch, or served alongside dinner.
And it’s very summery! And very delicious!
Looking for other summer appetizer recipes? Here are some favorites.
Pan-Fried Feta with Peppered Honey
Pan Fried Brie with Peppered Honey and Olives
Lastly, if you make these Tomato Peach Crostini with Hot Bacon Dressing be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Tomato Peach Crostini with Hot Bacon Dressing
Ingredients
Dressing
- 6 thick-cut slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne or white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves or honey
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- chili flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
Crostini
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients except the bacon in a glass jar and whisk until smooth.2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. Stir the bacon into the dressing.3. Preheat your grill to high heat or preheat your oven to 400° F. 4. To make the crostini. Mix the olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Place the bread on a baking sheet and rub/drizzle with the garlic oil. Place the bread on the grill and grill both sides for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly toasted. Remove from the grill.5. Toss the peaches and tomatoes with a few tablespoons of dressing. Spread the goat cheese over the warm bread. Top with the dressing, peaches/tomatoes, and fresh basil. Drizzle over the remaining dressing.
Nutrition
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Holy Hannah!! ?? Could not have asked for anything better on a hot summer day in the desert! Refreshing, sweet, and salty — and easy! Can’t wait to make this again at our next neighborhood event. Thank you for yet another winner!
Hey Mariah,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Hope you’re off to a great Monday! xxT
Hi Marie. My cousin Nancy Kisich wants to know if you worked with her at Time Warner Cable? We’re going to make this next because of your review!
I made this and loved it! Peaches were purchased from the Peach Truck and I put a picture and the recipe on The Peach Truck Recipe Swap and it was a hit! Everyone wanted the recipe and I gave them the HBH website and the name of the dish. 5 stars on this one Tieghan!
Hey Sandie,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Hope you’re off to a great Monday! xxT
I had everything in this recipe on hand except the bacon so I roasted some prosciutto and used that instead, oh my goodness it was so good!
Hi Ginger,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! Hope you’re off to a great Monday! xxT
Is the bacon dressing hot? You mention that in the title, but it doesn’t sound like it is in the recipe. Trying to figure out if I can prep this in advance and add the dressing at the last minute!
Hi Sherry,
The bacon dressing should definitely be hot from the bacon:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was DELICIOUS. Adding it to my forever recipe book.
Hi Lis,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner:)
After 50 days of over 95 degree weather, this recipe is the best thing that has happened to anyone living in Texas. Seriously, the flavors are superb. Such a great summer recipe. We ate it as our main meal. 5,000 stars!
Hey there,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and making this recipe! Hope you’re off to a great weekend! xTieghan
These look outstanding – can’t wait to try them out! In step 3, you mention being able to make these in the oven at 400 instead of on the grill, but I’m not seeing any additional instructions for those of us that need to go the oven route. How long would you recommend keeping them in? Thanks!
Hey Megan,
Just until the bread is golden and crispy, just keep an eye on it:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
This is absolutely delicious and a hit with kids and adults alike! The only issue we had is trying to get the tomatoes to stay on top! I’ve been trying to think of a way to solve that and perhaps if you chopped in smaller pieces. That’s my only complaint and has nothing to do with the delightful flavors.
Hi Sally!
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and making this recipe! Hope you’re off to a great weekend! xTieghan
Greetings from Sweden!
I just made these yesterday, CRAZY DELICIOUS ?? can’t wait to make it for my family!
Hi Mia,
Thanks for your review and trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! Have the best Thursday! ?xTieghan
You can roast the tomatoes and that makes it even better!!
I made this last night with grilled steaks. My family doesn’t care for goat cheese so I substituted Burrata cheese instead. It was delicious and such a colorful and pretty dish.
Hi Pam,
Thanks for your review and trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! Have the best Thursday! ?xTieghan
Delish!
Thanks so much Julie!!
Wow this was so good. I used nectarines instead of peaches since those looked better at my supermarket. I also lucked out and found fig and honey goat cheese. With our fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden it was luscious.
Hey Tanya,
Amazing!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback:)
Looks amazing! What is your preferred method to prepare the peaches?
Thanks Lyn! I like to slice the peaches:) Let me know if you give the recipe a try! xTieghan
This looks amazing, and the photographs are always beautiful. I come to this site for inspiration, and try to adapt to stay within my (limited unfortunately) food budget. What suggestions do you have for a budget friendly version of this dish? Fig jam, goat cheese, bacon are a bit out of my price range these days. Thanks!!!
Hi Patricia,
You could use honey in place of the fig jam, cream cheese in place of the goat cheese, and turkey bacon. I hope this helps! xx
This sounds amazing! Any recommendations for a substitute for the bacon??
Hey Joyce,
You could do turkey bacon or pancetta. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan