Whipped Feta Crostini

Name: Whipped Feta Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 slices
Ingredients: French baguette cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices; 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional); 6 ounces feta cheese; 1 ¼ teaspoons milk or cream; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; Diced tomatoes and fresh basil; Smoked salmon and dill; Thinly sliced apples or pears and honey; Diced roasted red peppers and kalamata olives; Cooked crumbled bacon and chives; Spicy pepper jelly; Prosciutto and balsamic drizzle; chopped fresh herbs

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
24 slices
Calories
63 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian, American

Whipped Feta Crostini

Iris Warren

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Creamy whipped feta spread on garlic toasted baguette pieces. Just 5 minutes to prepare! Serve with desired toppings for a special appetizer.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE CROSTINI:

French baguette cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices 12 ounces; about 24 slices total
1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional) about 2 cloves
6 ounces feta cheese
1 ¼ teaspoons milk or cream
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

FOR TOPPING:

Diced tomatoes and fresh basil
Smoked salmon and dill
Thinly sliced apples or pears and honey
Diced roasted red peppers and kalamata olives
Cooked crumbled bacon and chives
Spicy pepper jelly (I love spicy raspberry)
Prosciutto and balsamic drizzle
chopped fresh herbs

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Instructions

Place a rack in the upper third of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on the sheet, then brush the baguette tops with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven, flip the crostini over, and continue baking until lightly golden, about 5 to 6 additional minutes. Let cool.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, whip the feta for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, milk or cream, and black pepper.
Whip again until creamy and fully combined, about 1 minute, scraping down the bowl as needed.
To assemble the crostini: spread each baguette slice with whipped feta. Add any toppings and season with a pinch of additional salt or pepper to taste. Enjoy

Notes

Adapted from the Honey Roasted Grape Crostini in my cookbook.
TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare the whipped feta mixture as directed up to 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, prepare the crostini and top with the feta mixture.
TO STORE: Store leftover crostini at room temperature in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. Refrigerate any leftover whipped feta mixture in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
TO FREEZE: You can freeze crostini. Freeze leftover crostini in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy as desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 24) Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Potassium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1(of 24)
Calories	63kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Potassium	21mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	30IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	47mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%