Bring a touch of elegance to your next gathering with these delightful Canapes with Garlicky Tomato Spread. Featuring golden, toasted baguette rounds topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese and a vibrant, garlicky tomato and basil spread, this recipe perfectly balances rich, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. The cherry tomatoes are sautéed to juicy perfection with fragrant garlic and fresh basil, creating a rustic yet refined topping that’s irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, these canapes are an ideal appetizer for entertaining or a quick snack for a gourmet treat. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear in no time!
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Slice the baguette into thin rounds, about 1 cm thick. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the baguette slices and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir occasionally, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and their juices release.
Turn off the heat and mash the tomato mixture gently with a fork. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and chopped basil leaves. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each toasted baguette slice.
Top each slice with a spoonful of the garlicky tomato spread.
Garnish with a small basil leaf (optional) and serve immediately.
Calories |
1549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3462 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.8 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*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.