Appetizer Recipes | Queso Fresco Crostini Recipe | | Print | |
| Appetizers, Tapas and Finger Food Recipes | |
|
Makes 24 crostini
Ingredients: Queso Fresco Spread:
11 oz. Queso Fresco 2 oz. Cotija cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, rough chopped 5 or 6 fresh epazote leaves, rough chopped (can substitute 1 tsp. fresh oregano or marjoram) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Cilantro leaves for garnish Crostini:
1 baguette, sliced diagonally into slices 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, peeled Methods/Steps:
Make Queso Freso: Put all the queso fresco spread ingredients in food processor and blend just until well combined and smooth.
Make Crostini: Brush the bread slices on one side with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and cook until the slices are golden around the edges and crisp, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Rub one side of each crostini with a clove of garlic. Assembly: Spread 1 Tablespoon of the queso fresco mixture evenly over the toasts. Garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve immediately.
Recipe created by Parties That Cook® www.PartiesThatCook.com.
|
|
