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Whipped Feta Crostini
Creamy whipped feta spread on garlic toasted baguette pieces. Just 5 minutes to prepare! Serve with desired toppings for a special appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
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
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
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.