Description
Gorgonzola Crostini with Roasted Red Pepper is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring crunchy French baguette slices topped with creamy, tangy gorgonzola cheese and sweet roasted red peppers. Perfect for parties or an easy snack, this recipe offers a delightful combination of rich flavors and crunchy texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup Roasted Red Pepper, chopped
- 5 oz. Gorgonzola, crumbled and at room temperature
- 1 loaf French Bread (Baguette), cut into 25 slices
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400℉ (204℃) to prepare for toasting the bread slices.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the baguette into 25 even pieces. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush each piece lightly with olive oil to ensure a golden, crispy finish.
- Toast the bread: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes, until the bread slices are crisp and lightly browned.
- Assemble the crostini: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately spread crumbled gorgonzola on each slice while still warm, allowing the cheese to soften slightly.
- Add roasted red pepper: Top each crostini with a spoonful of chopped roasted red pepper to complement the creamy and tangy flavor of the gorgonzola.
- Serve: Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve warm or at room temperature as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- This is an easy 3-ingredient appetizer that delivers a burst of rich, buttery, tangy flavor with every bite.
- Using room temperature gorgonzola helps it spread easily on the warm bread for the best texture.
- For added flavor, consider drizzling a little balsamic glaze over the crostini before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- 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
