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Goat Cheese Crostini Canapes
Goat cheese and fresh pesto on toasted baguette slices is an easy and delicious appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 125 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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 fresh cracked black pepper
- 24 crostini or toasted baguette slices
- 1/2 cup pesto
- chopped fresh basil or parsley to garnish (optional)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
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.