Crostini With Gorgonzola And Figs Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 x baguette slices, 1/3"-thick
- 1/3 c. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese - (abt 2 ounce) room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. butter room temperature
- 3 lrg fresh ripe figs cut into thin wedges
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
Directions
- Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Broil till lightly toasted on 1 side.
- Mash crumbled Gorgonzola and 1 Tbsp. butter in small bowl till smooth. Spread Gorgonzola mix proportionately over untoasted side of baguette slices. Top with figs. Drizzle oil over figs.
- Broil till Gorgonzola mix bubbles around edges, about 3 min. Transfer crostini to platter and serve.
- This recipe yields 8 servings.
- Comments: The sweet figs and tangy Gorgonzola are perfect partners in this unique and delicious take on a popular hors d'oeuvre.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 32g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 60 | |
| Calories from Fat 37 | 62% |
| Total Fat 4.25g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.13g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 70mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 4.69g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 3.89g | 3% |
| Protein 1.4g | 2% |
