Cottage Cheese Roasted Tomato Crostini
Cottage Cheese Roasted Tomato Crostini is an elegant, easy-to-share appetizer with bright flavor and a satisfying crisp finish. It is perfect for casual gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 2 cups Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
- 4 oz Feta Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Crostini
- 1 French Baguette
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
Equipment
- food processor
- rimmed baking dish
- baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a rimmed baking dish.
- Roast the tomatoes for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring once, until softened and lightly caramelized. Let them cool for 5 minutes so their juices thicken slightly.
- Arrange 24 baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden around the edges.
- Blend the cottage cheese, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a food processor for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth and airy.
- Spread a generous spoonful of whipped cottage cheese over each crostini. Top with the roasted tomatoes and a small spoonful of their garlicky pan juices.
- Finish the crostini with fresh basil and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve while the bread is crisp and the tomatoes are slightly warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 4g