Description
This delightful crostini features crispy baguette slices topped with creamy honey feta and roasted sweet potatoes, drizzled with a vibrant herb oil. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 12 slices)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your sweet potato rounds will roast evenly and develop a nice caramelization.
- On a large baking sheet, toss the sliced sweet potato rounds with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is well-coated for optimal flavor. Arrange them in a single layer to ensure they roast rather than steam.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. You’ll know they’re done when they are golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the honey feta spread. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Use a fork to mash and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Next, slice your French baguette into 1/2-inch pieces. Arrange the slices on a separate baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
- As the baguette is toasting, prepare the herb drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped chives, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped basil, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar, and salt to taste. This drizzle should be fresh and aromatic.
- Once the sweet potatoes and baguette are ready, assemble the crostini. Spread a generous spoonful of the honey feta mixture on each toasted baguette slice, then top with a roasted sweet potato round.
- Finally, drizzle the herb mixture over the assembled crostini. Serve immediately while the sweet potatoes are warm and the bread is still crispy. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Make sure to cut the sweet potato slices evenly to ensure they roast uniformly. For a gluten-free option, substitute the baguette with gluten-free crackers or toasted rice cakes.