Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes

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Fresh Italian appetizer
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Ingredients

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8 oz Cream Cheese or ricotta
1/4 cup Garlic scapes finely chopped
1 tsp Basil sweet, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 French baguette
3 medium Tomatoes sliced thinly

Nutritional information

120
Calories
6.7g
Fat
11.2g
Carbohydrate
4.7g
Protein
21mg
Cholesterol
170mg
Sodium

Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes recipe

This recipe for Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes is a super quick and easy appetizer recipe. Crostini are Italian canapés made from toasted or grilled discs of bread, piled high with different toppings including cheese, meat, and vegetables. I love to make my crostini with subtly flavored garlic cream cheese, topped with a thin tomato slice, lightly grilled.

To make the garlic scape cream cheese, I place cream cheese or ricotta in a food processor with garlic capes, basil, salt and pepper. Once these ingredients are combined, I spread the cheese on thinly sliced baguette which I top with a slice of tomato – I use small ripe tomatoes, but you could use cherry tomatoes if you prefer. I finish these crostini on the grill and serve!

To make Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

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So, how to make Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes?

Steps to make Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Heat the grill

    10

    Preheat the grill to a low heat.

  2. 2

    Slice the baguette

    2

    Cut the baguette into thin slices.

  3. 3

    Chop the garlic scapes and basil

    3

    Place the garlic scapes and basil in a food processor and pulse to chop finely.

  4. 4

    Make the cream cheese

    2

    Add the cheese to the garlic scapes and basil in the food processor. Pulse to mix until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Top the bread slices

    5

    Spread a layer of cream cheese over each bread slice and place each one on a baking sheet. Top the cheese with a slice of tomato.

  6. 6

    Grill

    4

    Place the baking sheet on the grill and cook for 2-4 minutes until the bread is lightly toasted and the cheese has just started to melt.

  7. 7

    Serve

    2

    Serve immediately on a large platter.

Looking for a light and tasty summer appetizer? This Grilled Crostini with Garlic Scape Cream Cheese and Tomatoes is the one! Try it soon and tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

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