Description
Gorgonzola Crostini with Roasted Red Pepper is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring crispy French baguette slices topped with creamy, tangy Gorgonzola cheese and sweet roasted red peppers. Perfect for parties or a sophisticated snack, this easy recipe combines bold flavors into a delightful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Roasted Red Pepper (Chopped)
- 5 oz. Gorgonzola (Crumbled, Room Temperature)
- 1 loaf French Bread (Baguette, cut into 25 slices)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for toasting the crostini evenly.
- Prepare Bread Slices: Cut the French baguette into 25 even slices to create the base for your crostini. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides to help achieve a golden, crisp texture when baked.
- Toast Bread: Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until they are crisp and golden brown on the edges.
- Assemble Crostini: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread a generous layer of crumbled Gorgonzola on each slice followed by a topping of chopped roasted red pepper to balance the rich flavors.
- Serve: Arrange the assembled crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still slightly warm and the flavors are vibrant.
Notes
- This is an easy 3-ingredient appetizer that delivers a burst of rich, buttery, tangy flavor with every bite.
- For extra flavor, you can drizzle a bit of honey or balsamic glaze over the crostini before serving.
- Make sure the Gorgonzola is at room temperature to enhance its creamy texture and flavor.
- The crostini can be prepared ahead of time by toasting the bread slices and assembling just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25 pieces
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
