ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & 3-CHEESE CROSTINI

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini image

Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Garlic oil, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper; place on a foil-lined 15x10-in. baking pan. Roast, stirring once, until tender and browned, about 20 minutes., Process feta and cream cheese in food processor until smooth. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining olive oil; broil until just golden, 1-2 minutes. Spread bread slices with feta cheese mixture; top with Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted and starting to brown, 1-2 minutes. If desired, drizzle with garlic oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.