Best Three Cheese Crostini Appetizer Recipes

THREE CHEESE CROSTINI WITH HONEY

Three Cheese Crostini with Honey image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 French baguette, sliced on an angle
Olive oil, for drizzling
4 ounces goat cheese
4 ounces mascarpone
4 ounces ricotta
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
Acacia honey, for drizzling

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the baguette slices on a sheet tray and drizzle with olive oil. Toast just until crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, mascarpone, ricotta and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
Remove the toasts from the oven and spread the herbed cheese generously over each toast. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.

ALMOND-BACON CHEESE CROSTINI

Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini image

For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. -Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (1 pound), cut into 36 slices
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
Dash salt
Additional toasted almonds, optional

Steps:

Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & 3-CHEESE CROSTINI

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini image

Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. -Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Garlic oil, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss together Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper; place on a foil-lined 15x10-in. baking pan. Roast, stirring once, until tender and browned, about 20 minutes., Process feta and cream cheese in food processor until smooth. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining olive oil; broil until just golden, 1-2 minutes. Spread bread slices with feta cheese mixture; top with Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted and starting to brown, 1-2 minutes. If desired, drizzle with garlic oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.