BLEU CHEESE, WALNUT AND CRANBERRY CROSTINI

Bleu Cheese, Walnut and Cranberry Crostini image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta (1/4-inch slices)
4 tablespoons walnut oil, divided
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons minced shallots, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries
6 -8 cups baby frisee, torn into thin pieces
2 teaspoons french banyuls vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
sea salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the bread slices on the top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the toasted walnuts, bleu cheese, 4 tablespoons of shallots, and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture on the toast slices. Bake until cheese melts, approximately 4 minutes.
In a separate, non-reactive bowl combine the frisee, 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons walnut oil and the vinegar. Season with sea salt and toss.
Serve with crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 938.1, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 14.9