Easy Smoked Salmon Crostini
The perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 oz soft cream cheese
- 4 oz soft fresh goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons of grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 French-bread baguette cut into thin slices - about 25-30 slices
- 12 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
- Fresh Dill or Capers for garnish
Instructions
- Both cream cheese goat cheese must be soft to mix.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Mix cream cheese and goat cheese, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place the baguette and slice along a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices using a serrated knife using a cutting board.
- With a pastry brush, brush the oil over both sides of bread slices. Arrange bread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the slices until just crisp, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
Assemble smoked salmon and cheese crostini:
- Spread the cheese and herbs mixture over the toasts. Top with the smoked salmon, trimming to fit. Garnish with fresh dill or capers and serve immediately.
Notes
- When slicing the French Baguette make the slices no thicker than 1/4 inch. You want the toasts to be crunchy but not difficult to bite through when served.
- Adding salt is not necessary as the smoked salmon is a bit on the salty side.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the oil on the slices. Brush both sides and do not over toast the bread.
- Use the cutting board to stabilize the bread when slicing it.
- A serrated knife is ideal to slice French Baguettes.
- A baking sheet pan is best to toast the slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 2173kcalCarbohydrates: 137gProtein: 98gFat: 136gSaturated Fat: 54gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 54gCholesterol: 328mgSodium: 4932mgPotassium: 1268mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4019IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 499mgIron: 13mg
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
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