Photo: Grilled Corn, Bacon and Chile Crostini Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn, shucked
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
- Kosher salt
- 4 strips bacon, julienned
- 2 Fresno chile peppers, cut into thin rounds
- 3 to 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
- 6 thick slices baguette
- 2 cloves garlic
Directions
Preheat a grill to medium. Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred on all sides and the kernels are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and set aside until cool, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
Drizzle a saute pan with olive oil; add the bacon and bring to medium heat. When the bacon is browned and crispy, add the chiles and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn kernels and toss to combine. Season with salt and stir in the vinegar. Toss in the scallions and remove from the heat.
Toast the baguette slices on the grill until lightly charred. Remove the toasts and rub with the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and top with the corn-bacon mixture. Call yourself a superstar!
Photograph by John Kernick
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By erindavismills_...
Atlanta, GA
on July 03, 2011
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a big hit at my tapas party ... everyone wanted the recipe. I will definetly make this again!
By melbennett_9953370
Wheatridge, CO
on June 18, 2010
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Made these for a cocktail party and eveyone loved them. Made a few minor adjustments....grilled jalapenos along with the corn and spread an herb cheese (Boursin or Alouette on the bread first.....AWESOME!!
By tophatamanda_11...
Missoula, MT
on May 24, 2010
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I made this for a Girl's Night I was hosting. Have to say, as a crostini it was difficult to eat, as the pieces of corn kept falling off the bread and on to my carpet. That's why I docked this recipe a star. HOWEVER, as a relish, it's the best darn corn relish recipe I've ever tried! I've made it twice this week because I keep putting it on/in EVERYTHING--it's great as a topping for brats, an extra kicker in my alfredo sauce, and it livens up ANY garden salad.
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