Walnut Arugula & Gorgonzola Crostini Appetizer
source:
adapted from Bon Appetit, photograph created by www.finedinings.com
Recipe Type: appetizer, walnuts, cheese, arugula, baguette bread, crostini
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Yield: 18 Appetizers
Ingredients:
18 baguette bread slices, cut 1/4-inch-thick diagonally
butter, room temperature for sliced bread
6 tablespoons walnut meats, coarsely chopped, toasted
3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons arugula leaves, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
freshly cracked black peppercorns
Instruction:
Spread butter on one side bread slices; place on a baking sheet butter side up. Broil 2 minutes or
until lightly toasted, do not let them burn. Remove to a rack to cool.
In a small bowl mix together toasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, 3 tablespoons finely chopped arugula leaves and olive
oil. Spread evenly on toasted side of bread slices pressing to adhere. Sprinkle with
cracked pepper, place under the broiler for 2 minutes or just until cheese melts.
Arrange crostini on a platter, add arugula leaves to garnish and serve.
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Wine
recommendation: Cabernet Sauvignon; Merlot; Red Rhone |
