Joan's Ultimate Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with Joan's Ultimate Appetizer, a vibrant blend of creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors perfect for any gathering. This elegant yet approachable recipe combines crisp, oven-toasted baguette slices with a velvety layer of goat cheese and a bold homemade roasted red pepper chimichurri. The chimichurri, made with fresh parsley, garlic, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a pinch of red chili flakes, delivers a delightful balance of zest and heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal finger food for parties or holiday spreads. Serve these irresistible bite-sized treats fresh, and watch them disappear from the platter! Perfect for searches like "easy party appetizers" and "goat cheese crostini recipes," Joan's Ultimate Appetizer is guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Drizzle the baguette slices with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
While the baguette toasts, prepare the roasted red pepper chimichurri. In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
Step 5
Spread a generous layer of goat cheese on each toasted baguette slice.
Step 6
Top each slice with a dollop of the roasted red pepper chimichurri mixture.
Step 7
Arrange the prepared slices on a serving platter and garnish with extra parsley, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (868.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2167.4 |
| Total Fat 118.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 178.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4195.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.0g | |
| Protein 86.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 564.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 999.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories