Whipped Feta Crostini

 

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Whipped Feta Crostini is the app that does it all! Toasted baguette slices smeared with a heavenly feta topping, you can enjoy them just as they are, or top them off with any manner of finishing touches.

I’ve been making this easy appetizer recipe since I was a new-ish college grad with minimal culinary skill and maximum desire to make friends.

I discovered quickly that having people over to your house for appetizers and Mulled Wine fast-tracked friendship.

While I have expanded my appetizer game to include impressive crowd-pleasers like Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms and Spinach Puffs, I still love to make this crostini recipe.

It brings me tender memories, is a snap to make, and hits the spot with guests every single time.

We never have any crostini leftover!

• A delightful combination of crispy French bread and creamy feta cheese, whipped feta crostini takes literally five minutes to prepare and is endlessly adaptable.
• The saltiness of the whipped feta tastes fabulous against the olive oil-brushed and toasted baguette pieces.

You can spread it and stop. Your guests will love whipped feta crostini just as it is.

But perhaps you want love AND undying affection.

Perhaps you want a sneaky way to make one appetizer look like six different appetizers.

Whipped feta crostini is your answer!

The Ingredients

• French Baguette. Once sliced, a French baguette creates perfectly-sized pieces for making crostini. They soak up the olive oil famously and become addictively crisp.

• Olive Oil. Helps the bread crisp and adds wonderful flavor.
• Feta. The feta is a fantastic creamy and salty counterpart to the crunchy, toasted bread slices.
• Milk or Cream. Whipping a little milk or cream in with the feta helps create a tantalizing texture and richness.

The Directions

1. Brush olive oil onto the baguette slices. Toast for 5 minutes on each side at 400 degrees F.
2. Whip the feta.
3. Add the milk or cream, olive oil, and pepper, whipping until creamy.
4. Spread the feta mixture onto each slice of baguette. Finish with desired toppings and ENJOY!



Crostini Topping Ideas

Choose one or two or go big with all six!

• Smoked salmon, dill, and Pickled Onions
• Chopped cherry tomato, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic
• Sliced Granny Smith apples, walnuts, and honey
• Diced Roasted Red Peppers and Kalamata olives
• Crumbled bacon, chives, and black pepper
• Hot pepper jelly (available at any grocery store—I love spicy raspberry)
• Prosciutto with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
• Chopped fresh herbs

• Storage Tips

  • To Store. Store leftover crostini at room temperature in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. Refrigerate any leftover whipped feta mixture in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
  • To Freeze. You can freeze crostini. Freeze leftover crostini in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy as desired.

  • Prepare the whipped feta mixture as directed up to 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, prepare the crostini and top with the feta mixture.

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