Hey Buddies! It’s DAY 17 : Garden Party Crostini: Quick & Elegant Appetizer Looking for the perfect appetizer that’s simple, delicious, and looks amazing? Try my Garden Party Crostini! With cream cheese, salami, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and olives, this recipe is a showstopper for any gathering. Ingredients: • 1 fresh baguette (sliced into ½-inch rounds) • 4 oz cream cheese (softened) • Fresh lettuce leaves (small pieces) • 8-10 slices of salami (folded) • Cherry tomatoes (halved) • Green olives (pitted) • 1-2 tbsp olive oil • Toothpicks or skewers Steps: • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). • Place the baguette slices on a baking tray and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Let them cool. • Take each toasted slice and spread an even layer of softened cream cheese. This adds a creamy base to hold the toppings. • Place a small piece of lettuce on top of the cream cheese. This gives a fresh, crisp layer. • Fold a slice of salami in half or quarters and place it neatly on top of the lettuce. • Take a toothpick or skewer and slide on half a cherry tomato followed by a green olive. • Press the skewer through the salami and into the crostini to hold everything in place. • For a finishing touch, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each crostini to enhance the flavor. • Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve immediately. These colorful, layered bites are perfect for parties, brunches, or any special occasion! These Garden Party Crostini are as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to prepare and sure to impress! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know how yours turned out in the comments below! ENJOY 😊
Hey Buddies!
It’s DAY 17 : Garden Party Crostini: Quick & Elegant Appetizer
Looking for the perfect appetizer that’s simple, delicious, and looks amazing? Try my Garden Party Crostini! With cream cheese, salami, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and olives, this recipe is a showstopper for any gathering.
Ingredients:
• 1 fresh baguette (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• Fresh lettuce leaves (small pieces)
• 8-10 slices of salami (folded)
• Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Green olives (pitted)
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• Toothpicks or skewers
Steps:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Place the baguette slices on a baking tray and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Let them cool.
• Take each toasted slice and spread an even layer of softened cream cheese. This adds a creamy base to hold the toppings.
• Place a small piece of lettuce on top of the cream cheese. This gives a fresh, crisp layer.
• Fold a slice of salami in half or quarters and place it neatly on top of the lettuce.
• Take a toothpick or skewer and slide on half a cherry tomato followed by a green olive.
• Press the skewer through the salami and into the crostini to hold everything in place.
• For a finishing touch, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each crostini to enhance the flavor.
• Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve immediately. These colorful, layered bites are perfect for parties, brunches, or any special occasion!
These Garden Party Crostini are as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to prepare and sure to impress! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know how yours turned out in the comments below!
ENJOY 😊