Goat Cheese Crostini Canapes
Goat cheese and fresh pesto on toasted baguette slices is an easy and delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese softened at room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 24 baguette slices or crostini, toasted
- 1/2 cup pesto
- basil to garnish (optional, or parsley, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Combine the goat cheese and cream cheese in a small bowl. Add the garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well.
- Store the cheese mixture in an airtight container for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry.
- To create the canapé, spread about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese onto each crostini.
- Just before serving, spoon a small amount of pesto on top. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.