CROSTINI WITH OLIVES AND FETA SPREAD
This is a fantastic weekend appetizer. This can be prepared up to two days ahead, covered, and refrigerated until ready to use, actually it tastes even better if prepared ahead of time. The recipe may be doubled if desired. Prep time includes baking the crostini.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make crostini: partially freeze the unsliced bread loaf.
- Cut into 40 (1-inch-thick) slices.
- Arrange on a cookie sheets.
- Drain the tomatoes, reserving oil.
- Lightly brush one side of each slice with the reserved tomato oil or olive oil.
- Bake in a 300 degree oven for 6 minutes; turn over the slices; bake for another 6 minutes more, or until golden brown.
- Finely chop the drained tomatoes; stir in the olives and the minced garlic; set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until softened.
- Beat in the feta cheese and milk until smooth.
- Spread the feta/cream cheese mixture on top of the oiled side of the baked crostini.
- Top with a small dollop of tomato mixture.
- Garnish the crostini with shredded fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 248.8, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.7
CROSTINI WITH OLIVES AND FETA SPREAD
I made this recipe from a 2001 Better Homes & Gardens "Holiday Inspirations" book that I have. The magazine suggests substituting goat cheese for the Feta. I hope you enjoy.
Provided by Alice C
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. For Crostini, partially freeze bread. Cut forty 1/4 inch thick slices; arrange on baking sheets. Drain tomatoes, reserving oil. Lightly brush one side of each slice with some oil. Bake at 300 F for 6 minutes. Turn slices over and bake another 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- 2. Finely chop tomatoes. Stir in olives and garlic. Set aside.
- 3. Beat cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. Add feta and milk. Beat until smooth.
- 4. At this point you can refrigerate cheese mixture and tomato/olive mixture up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before spreading.
- 5. Spread feta mixture on oiled side of crostini. Top with a small dollop of tomato/olive mixture. Garnish crostini with shredded basil.
CROSTINI WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO-FETA SPREAD
Make and share this Crostini With Sundried Tomato-Feta Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ScrappieDoo
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 40 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the tomatoes, reserving oil; set aside. Bias-slice the bread into forty 1/2" slices. Lightly brush 1 side of each slice with some of the reserved oil. Bake in a 400 degree oven 4-5 minutes each side or until light brown.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the tomatoes. In a small bowl stir together the tomatoes, onion, capers, olives and garlic: set aside. In a small mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in the feta or goat cheese cheese till nearly smooth.
- To serve, spread cheese mixture on oiled side of toasts. Top with a small amount of tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.8, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 190.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.7
MIXED OLIVE CROSTINI
"These little toasts are pretty and irresistible-they're always a big hit. Even though they look like you fussed, the ingredients are probably in your pantry." -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cut baguette into 24 slices; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with olive mixture., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA
Steps:
- For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
- For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
- To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.
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