Turkey Appetizer

Elevate your holiday entertaining with this irresistible Turkey Appetizer! Featuring golden, crispy baguette slices brushed with olive oil and topped with creamy rosemary-infused cream cheese, tender roasted turkey breast, and a dollop of tangy cranberry sauce, this recipe blends classic seasonal flavors in a bite-sized package. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering, these crostini are as easy to prepare as they are sophisticated. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, this elegant appetizer will impress your guests without keeping you tied to the kitchen. Serve these turkey and cranberry bites as a flavorful, crowd-pleasing starter or as part of a decadent holiday spread!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 loaf baguette
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup roasted turkey breast
1 cup cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
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 slices, creating about 20 pieces.

Step 3

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.

Step 4

Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and let them cool slightly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, season the cream cheese with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of the seasoned cream cheese on each toasted baguette slice.

Step 7

Top each slice with a thinly sliced piece of roasted turkey breast.

Step 8

Spoon a small dollop of cranberry sauce over the turkey on each crostini.

Step 9

Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs for a festive touch, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(902.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2237.6

Total Fat 97.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 209.5mg	0%
Sodium 4495.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 278.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 114.0g
Protein 68.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.0mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1455.2mg	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: 38.7%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 49.3%