The Pampered Chef ®
Savory Cheese Crostini
Recipe

 24 slices French bread, cut 1/4 inch thick 
 2 tablespoons Garlic Oil or olive oil 
 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 
 1 package (3.5-4 ounces) soft goat cheese 
 3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix 
 1 garlic clove, pressed 
Pesto-Almond Topping, Warm Marinara Topping or Olive Salad Topping  

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on Rectangle Stone; lightly brush with oil using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown; remove from oven and cool completely.

  2. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, seasoning mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; spread over crostini. Top with topping; serve on Simple Additions® Large Rectangular Platter with Handles.

Yield: 24 appetizers

Nutrients per serving: (1 crostini): Calories 130, Total Fat 4.5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 230 mg, Fiber less than 1 g

Cook's Tip: If desired, 4 ounces of cream cheese can be substituted for the goat cheese.

Crostini can be brushed with Basil Oil instead of the Garlic Oil, if desired.

Crostini Toppings

Pesto-Almond Topping: Top crostini with 3/4 cup prepared basil pesto; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds.

Nutrients per serving (1 crostini): Calories 170, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 290 mg, Fiber 1 g

Warm Marinara Topping: Combine 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley in Small Batter Bowl. Top crostini with 1 can (15 ounces) warmed pizza sauce; sprinkle with cheese mixture.

Nutrients per serving (1 crostini): Calories 140, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 340 mg, Fiber 1 g

Olive Salad Topping: In Small Batter Bowl, combine 1/2 cup sliced green olives, 16 chopped, pitted kalamata olives, 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley and 1 pressed garlic clove; spoon over crostini.

Nutrients per serving (1 crostini): Calories 140, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 330 mg, Fiber 1 g

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