5-Ingredient Festive Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini
Whip up these delightful 5-Ingredient Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostini for a quick and festive appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. They’re easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 20 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let them cool slightly.
- Spread a thin layer of softened goat cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top the goat cheese with a dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother goat cheese spread, you can whip it with a tablespoon of milk or cream.
- If you don’t have whole berry cranberry sauce, jellied cranberry sauce can be used, but it might be sweeter.
- Feel free to add a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: Approximately 100-120
- Sugar: Approximately 3-5g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 7-9g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 2-3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 10-15mg