Garlic Feta Toasts with a Warm Olive Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Garlic Feta Toasts with a Warm Olive Spread! Perfectly crispy slices of baguette are infused with fragrant garlic and topped with a creamy, tangy blend of feta and cream cheese. The star of the show is the warm olive topping, a savory medley of briny kalamata and green olives, capers, and zesty lemon juice, lightly spiced with crushed red pepper flakes and oregano. Quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this easy recipe makes a show-stopping starter for any gathering or a luxurious snack for any time of day. Serve them fresh from the oven with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf baguette
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 6 ounces feta cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup kalamata olives
• 1 cup green olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch-thick slices, yielding about 12–15 pieces.

Step 3

Place the slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

Peel and mince 2 of the garlic cloves finely. Mix with a pinch of salt, then evenly rub onto one side of the baguette slices.

Step 5

Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove them and set aside.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, combine the feta cheese and cream cheese. Mash together until smooth and creamy, then set aside.

Step 7

Roughly chop the kalamata olives and green olives. Mince the remaining garlic clove.

Step 8

In a small skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 9

Add the minced garlic, chopped olives, capers, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through and fragrant.

Step 10

Remove the olive mixture from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 11

Spread a generous layer of the feta mixture on each toasted baguette slice.

Step 12

Top with a spoonful of the warm olive mixture.

Step 13

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1167.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3240.3

Total Fat 237.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 265.9mg	0%
Sodium 12036.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 70.4g	0%

Vitamin D 27.2IU	0%
Calcium 1617.5mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 792.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 25.8%