Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Crozier Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange the baguette slices 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 they are golden brown and crispy.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the Crozier Blue Cheese, honey, and thyme leaves until well combined.
5. Once the baguette slices are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
6. Spread the blue cheese mixture evenly over each baguette slice.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Drizzle a little bit of honey over each slice.
9. Serve immediately.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- This recipe makes 12-15 crostini.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Total fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total carbohydrates: 14g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any type of blue cheese instead of Crozier Blue Cheese.
- If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme instead.
Variations:
- You can add some chopped walnuts or pecans to the blue cheese mixture for added crunch.
- You can also add some sliced fresh figs or pears on top of the blue cheese mixture for a sweet and savory flavor combination.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brush each baguette slice with enough olive oil to ensure that they get crispy in the oven.
- If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can prepare the blue cheese mixture and store it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
- You can also toast the baguette slices ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until you're ready to assemble the crostini.
Storage instructions:
- You can store any leftover crostini in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the crostini, simply place them in a preheated oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes or until they are heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the crostini on a platter and garnish with some fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of honey.
Garnishes:
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Drizzle of honey
Pairings:
- This crostini pairs well with a crisp white wine or a light beer.
Suggested side dishes:
- A simple green salad or some roasted vegetables would make a great side dish for this crostini.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the baguette slices are not getting crispy in the oven, you may need to bake them for a few more minutes or increase the oven temperature slightly.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to store any leftover crostini in the fridge and consume them within 2 days.
Food history:
- Crostini is a traditional Italian appetizer that typically consists of toasted bread topped with various toppings.
Flavor profiles:
- This crostini has a sweet and savory flavor profile, with the tangy blue cheese and the sweet honey complementing each other perfectly.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve this crostini as an appetizer at your next dinner party or as a light lunch or snack.
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