Crostini with Blue Cheese and Tomato |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This tasty appetizer is especially good in the summer when tomatoes are at their ripest. Use mild or strong blue cheese according to personal preference. Ingredients:
24 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut french baguette |
cooking spray |
1/3 cup tub-style light cream cheese |
6 tablespoons (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
1 cup finely chopped tomato |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet; coat slices with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until bread is toasted; set aside.
3. While bread bakes, combine cream cheese and blue cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 15 seconds or until softened. Add garlic and pepper; stir until combined.
4. Combine tomato, basil, and salt in a small bowl. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on each bread slice; top with 2 teaspoons tomato mixture.
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