Bleu Cheese Walnut and Cranberry Crostini
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Bleu Cheese Walnut and Cranberry Crostini! This recipe combines the tangy punch of creamy bleu cheese with the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts and the sweet-tart pop of dried cranberries, all layered atop golden, olive oil-brushed baguette slices. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme and hint of black pepper, these elegant crostini are oven-to-table in just 20 minutes, making them the ideal choice for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or anytime snacking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 ounces Bleu cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 12 slices).
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes, then flip the slices and bake for another 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool before roughly chopping.
In a small bowl, combine the bleu cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves (if using). Mix gently to combine.
Spread the bleu cheese mixture evenly onto each crostini.
Drizzle a small amount of honey over each crostini for a touch of sweetness.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 3859 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.2 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.0 g | ||
| Protein | 59.4 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 776 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
