Quick Cheese Canapes
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Quick Cheese Canapés, a perfect blend of simplicity and gourmet flavor. Featuring crispy oven-toasted baguette slices brushed with olive oil, these bite-sized delights are layered with a creamy, seasoned cream cheese spread and topped with finely grated cheddar for a duo of cheesy richness. Finished with juicy cherry tomato halves and fragrant basil leaves, these canapés embody the perfect balance of textures and vibrant freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re ideal for last-minute gatherings or elegant party platters. Discover this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams cheddar cheese
- 8 whole cherry tomatoes
- 8 whole basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Slice the baguette into 16 thin slices (approximately 1 cm thick).
Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake the slices in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the cream cheese with a pinch of salt and black pepper until smooth and well-seasoned.
Grate the cheddar cheese and set it aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
Sprinkle a small amount of grated cheddar cheese on top of the cream cheese layer.
Top each canape with half a cherry tomato and a fresh basil leaf for garnish.
Plate the canapes neatly and serve immediately, or cover them lightly with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 4482 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1232 mg | 26% | |
*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.
