Tomato and Fresh Basil Crostini with Feta and Roasted Garlic Cheese Spread
Servings 4
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Feta and Roasted Garlic Spread:
- ½ cup of feta cheese
- ½ cup of sour cream
- ½ head of roasted garlic chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Goat Cheese and Roasted Garlic Spread:
- ½ cup of goat cheese
- ½ cup of sour cream
- ½ head of roasted garlic chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 1 baguette sliced
- 1-2 vine-ripened tomato sliced thinly
- 10 fresh basil leaves chopped finely into ribbons (chiffonade)
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the roasted garlic. Click the link for the instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the feta and roasted garlic cheese spread by combining feta cheese, sour cream, ½ head of roasted garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly.
- Prepare the goat cheese and roasted garlic cheese spread by combining goat cheese, sour cream, ½ head of roasted garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly.
- Prepare the crostini by placing the baguette slices on a baking sheet and spraying the tops with olive oil cooking spray.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Finish the crostini by spreading the feta or goat cheese mixture evenly onto the crostini, then top with a slice of tomato, sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and top with basil ribbons.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!