Garlic Feta Toasts with a Warm Olive Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Garlic Feta Toasts with a Warm Olive Spread! Perfectly crispy slices of baguette are infused with fragrant garlic and topped with a creamy, tangy blend of feta and cream cheese. The star of the show is the warm olive topping, a savory medley of briny kalamata and green olives, capers, and zesty lemon juice, lightly spiced with crushed red pepper flakes and oregano. Quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this easy recipe makes a show-stopping starter for any gathering or a luxurious snack for any time of day. Serve them fresh from the oven with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch-thick slices, yielding about 12–15 pieces.
Place the slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Peel and mince 2 of the garlic cloves finely. Mix with a pinch of salt, then evenly rub onto one side of the baguette slices.
Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove them and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese. Mash together until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
Roughly chop the kalamata olives and green olives. Mince the remaining garlic clove.
In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, chopped olives, capers, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through and fragrant.
Remove the olive mixture from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
Spread a generous layer of the feta mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
Top with a spoonful of the warm olive mixture.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.7 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.1 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 12037 mg | 523% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1618 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 24.6 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*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.
