Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Ballyhooly Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush each slice with olive oil.
3. Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the crumbled blue cheese and fig jam until well combined.
5. Spread the blue cheese and fig jam mixture on top of each baguette slice.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the blue cheese and fig jam mixture.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the Ballyhooly Blue Cheese and Fig Jam Bruschetta warm.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- This recipe makes 12-14 bruschetta slices.
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 150
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of bread instead of French baguette.
- You can substitute blue cheese with any other type of cheese, such as feta or goat cheese.
- You can use any type of fruit jam instead of fig jam.
Variations:
- You can add sliced fresh figs on top of the blue cheese and fig jam mixture.
- You can sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the bruschetta for added crunch.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brush each baguette slice with enough olive oil to prevent it from drying out in the oven.
- You can make the blue cheese and fig jam mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley instead.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover bruschetta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the bruschetta, place it in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the Ballyhooly Blue Cheese and Fig Jam Bruschetta on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley or figs.
Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley or figs
Pairings:
- This bruschetta pairs well with a glass of red wine or a light beer.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the Ballyhooly Blue Cheese and Fig Jam Bruschetta with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the baguette slices are too hard, you can brush them with a little bit of water before brushing them with olive oil to soften them up.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store any leftover bruschetta in the refrigerator and consume it within 2 days.
Food history:
- Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer that originated in central Italy.
Flavor profiles:
- The Ballyhooly Blue Cheese and Fig Jam Bruschetta has a sweet and savory flavor profile with a creamy texture from the blue cheese.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Ballyhooly Blue Cheese and Fig Jam Bruschetta as an appetizer at a dinner party or as a snack for a casual gathering.
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