The Must Appetizer for Every Party Super Easy Super Good
Elevate your party game with "The Must Appetizer for Every Party: Super Easy, Super Good!" This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the crispy crunch of oven-toasted baguette slices with a creamy garlic-infused cream cheese spread, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. Finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze, this appetizer is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and herby flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this effortless recipe is ideal for entertaining, whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a festive soirée. With simple ingredients and big flavors, it's guaranteed to be the star of your appetizer spread. Your guests won't be able to get enough!
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Ingredients
- 1 Baguette
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices. You should have about 16 slices.
Step 3
Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Brush each slice with olive oil on both sides.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool slightly.
Step 6
While the bread is toasting, finely mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with half the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
Step 8
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on size, and roughly chop the basil leaves.
Step 9
Spread a generous layer of the garlic cream cheese mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
Step 10
Top each one with a few cherry tomato pieces and basil leaves.
Step 11
Drizzle the assembled appetizers with balsamic glaze.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy the compliments!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (791.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2176.9 |
| Total Fat 128.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g | |
| Cholesterol 229.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3860.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 209.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.6g | |
| Protein 51.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 448.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1215.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories