Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Crostini
Course: Appetizers, Quick and EasyDifficulty: EasyPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
5
minutesServings
6-8
CocktailersThese crostini have an elegant flavor punctuated by sweet roasted red peppers, earthy goat cheese and fresh rosemary. Simple ingredients put together simply- these are perfect for a holiday wine tasting, fancy cocktail party or as a delicious precursor to a nice dinner out with friends.
Ingredients
1/2 of an 8oz package of Light Cream Cheese, softened
1 6oz package of Goat Cheese (Chèvre), softened
1/2 Jar of Roasted Red Peppers, drained, chopped small
1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Crostini (see below)
Directions
- Take Cream cheese and goat cheese out of the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for at 20-30 minutes. Combine Olive Oil and rosemary in a bowl, set aside for 10-15 minutes. Chop the Roasted Red Pepper, reserve some for garnish.
- Combine Cream Cheese, Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, Rosemary and Olive Oil mixture and salt and pepper (to taste). Mix well.
- Crostini: Slice baguette on a slight diagonal, brush with Olive Oil, sprinkle with Salt and Pepper and place on a cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 5-8 minutes until slightly browned.
- Serve: As croquettes for an elegant party: Top each crostini with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Top with a sliver of roasted red pepper. Or serve as a dip with crackers for a quick and easy appetizer.
Notes
- Roast your own peppers, its cheap and easy. Simply use tongs and place the raw, whole red pepper directly on aas stove grate, or on a grill, or on a sheet pan under the broiler. Turn often until the outside is almost completely charred. Place in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes. Peel the charred skin off, discard the seeds and core and there you have it.
- For easy crostini for one- place slices of baquette brushed with oil on your on your panini press- quick and efficient!
- Try whole wheat baguette. I love the earthy, nutty quality- and why not get a little more nutrition with your goat cheese decadence?
- Even easier? make this a dip and have guests serve themselves. At holiday time my mom shapes this dip into a triangle and edges it with rosemary sprigs…. instant pine tree.
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