Gay Lea Recipes - Savoury Grilled Crostini (Sweet Sensation)

Savoury Grilled Crostini

(Sweet Sensation)

Preparation time: 20 Minutes

Top these creamy appetizers with sliced strawberries for a sweet sensation.

Ingredients:

1 cup Nordica Cottage Cheese (1% or 2%) 250 mL

1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese 75 mL

3 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts (optional) 45 mL

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 25 mL

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 15 mL

1 small clove garlic, minced

Pinch each salt and pepper

Half baguette, thinly sliced

3/4 cup thinly sliced Ontario strawberries 175 mL

Instructions:

In bowl, stir together cottage and blue cheeses. Add the next 5 ingredients and stir well. Spread mixture evenly amoung baguette slices. Top with strawberries. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill for about 5 minutes or until baguette is toasted and cheese is warm.

Makes about 20 pieces.

Gay Lea French Onion Dip Option:

Omit cottage and blue cheeses and use 1/2 cup (125mL) GAY LEA French Onion Dip and 1/2 cup (125mL) shredded Old Cheddar cheese.

Pecan Option: Omit walnuts and use pecans.

Tip: If basil is not available, use parsley.

Mixture can be made up to 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.