Mike Q's Xmas Bruschetta

Add a touch of festive flair to your holiday table with Mike Q’s Xmas Bruschetta, a vibrant appetizer bursting with seasonal flavors. This unique recipe combines the crispiness of toasted French baguette slices brushed with olive oil and infused with fresh garlic, topped with creamy goat cheese and a tangy-sweet cranberry compote infused with honey, orange zest, cinnamon, and rosemary. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of ruby-red pomegranate arils for a burst of color and crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this holiday bruschetta is the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet—ideal for impressing guests at your Christmas gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French baguette
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Fresh garlic
• 227 grams Soft goat cheese
• 1 cup Fresh cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cup Pomegranate arils

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on one side.

Step 4

Place the bread slices in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and crisp. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the bread is toasting, prepare the cranberry topping. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, rosemary sprigs, and salt.

Step 6

Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the cranberries have softened and slightly burst. Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the rosemary sprigs. Let the cranberry mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Peel and cut the garlic cloves in half. Rub the cut side of the garlic lightly over the surface of each toasted baguette slice for added flavor.

Step 8

Spread a generous layer of goat cheese onto each bread slice.

Step 9

Top the goat cheese with a spoonful of the cooled cranberry mixture.

Step 10

Garnish each bruschetta with a sprinkle of pomegranate arils for color and a festive crunch.

Step 11

Serve the bruschetta immediately and enjoy the holiday flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(864.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1977.1

Total Fat 93.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 170.2mg	0%
Sodium 3620.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 58.9g
Protein 64.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 893.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 44.8%