Description
This Goat Cheese Crostini with Garlic & Rosemary Marinated Sun-Dried Tomatoes is an easy yet elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. Creamy goat cheese is spread over crispy toasted baguette slices and topped with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the warm oil mixture. Stir to combine and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Spread about 1 tsp of goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
- Spoon a small amount of the marinated sun-dried tomato mixture over the goat cheese.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil for best results.
- Marinate the tomato mixture ahead of time to enhance flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- You can substitute thyme or oregano for rosemary if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
