Description
Festive Cheese Crostini are the perfect appetizer for any gathering, combining crispy baguette slices with creamy cheese and vibrant seasonal toppings. This delightful dish offers a satisfying crunch and rich flavors that will impress your guests. Ideal for holiday celebrations or casual get-togethers, these crostini are easy to prepare and fully customizable, ensuring that they can fit any occasion. Serve them warm and watch as they disappear from the platter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium baguette (about 12 oz)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil, chives, or parsley), chopped
- 1 cup seasonal toppings (e.g., roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, fig jam)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch pieces.
- Arrange slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, mix cream cheese with minced garlic and fresh herbs in a bowl.
- Once toasted, spread the garlic-herb cream cheese over each slice.
- Top with your choice of seasonal toppings and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg