Best 2 Tomato Crostini With Whipped Feta Recipes

Cherry Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by dkanon

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole French Baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
6 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
2 whole shallots, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the bread slices on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush the tops with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, combine the feta, cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Stir together the tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To assemble, spread some whipped feta over each toasted bread slices. Spoon the tomatoes over the crostini and sprinkle the basil over the top.

Crostini with Whipped Feta & Roasted Tomatoes image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories Appetizer

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal
2 cups multicolored grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 head of garlic
--- extra virgin olive oil
For the Whipped Feta Spread
8 oz. Greek Feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 TBSP. white wine vinegar
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
3-4 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
--- fresh chives, minced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Slice the tomatoes in half, cut the top part of the head of garlic and bake for 30 minutes.
Make the whipped Feta spread: In a small food processor, place the feta, Greek yogurt, cider vinegar, salt and pepper and process until fairly smooth.
Slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil, while continuing to blend (you may need more or less, depending on your desired consistency). Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Refrigerate for at least half an hour before using. Bring to room temperature, stir again and serve.
Toast the sliced bread for just 10 minutes, or until lightly brown.
Remove from the oven and spread some of the roasted garlic.
Next, spread the whipped feta on the slices and then top with roasted tomatoes.
Garnish with some fresh chives and serve.