The Must Appetizer for Every Party Super Easy Super Good
Elevate your party game with "The Must Appetizer for Every Party: Super Easy, Super Good!" This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the crispy crunch of oven-toasted baguette slices with a creamy garlic-infused cream cheese spread, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze, this appetizer is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and herby flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this effortless recipe is ideal for entertaining, whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a festive soirée. With simple ingredients and big flavors, it's guaranteed to be the star of your appetizer spread. Your guests won't be able to get enough!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. You should have about 16 slices.
Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush each slice with olive oil on both sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
While the bread is toasting, finely mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with half the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on size, and roughly chop the basil leaves.
Spread a generous layer of the garlic cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
Top each one with a few cherry tomato pieces and basil leaves.
Drizzle the assembled appetizers with balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately and enjoy the compliments!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3860 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1215 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.
