Bruschetta Crostini with Cottage Cheese
Bruschetta Crostini with Cottage Cheese Dip recipe makes easy and delicious appetizer. These crispy crostini's are topped with a creamy cottage cheese dip, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 113kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette Sourdough, French or Italian
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ Cup Cottage cheese
- 1-2 Cloves Garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
To Prepare Crostini
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the baguette or ciabatta into ½-inch thick slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush each bread slice with olive oil on both sides. This will give the crostini a golden and crispy texture.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the bread slices are toasted and lightly browned. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
Prepare the cottage cheese dip :
- In a food processor bowl, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic and Italian Seasoning. Blend it to smooth cream like fluffy mixture.
Prepare Bruschetta :
- Combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil leaves, a pinch of Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Arrange the Dish :
- Once the crostini are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Take a crostini and spread a generous amount of the cottage cheese dip on top. Then spoon bruschetta mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining crostini.
- If desired, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze and additional olive oil over the assembled crostini for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Arrange the Bruschetta Crostini with Cottage Cheese Dip on a serving platter and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve the crostini immediately and enjoy!
To Make Crostini in Air Fryer
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices. Place the slices on the air fryer basket in a single layer. Brush each bread slice with olive oil on both sides. Air Fry for about 8-10 minutes at 375°F until the bread slices are toasted and lightly browned.
Notes
Storage : You should consume this dish freshly prepared. Prepared crostini will get soggy quickly. If you must store, keep and store the dip, bruschetta and bread separately.
Secondly, experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the cottage cheese dip according to your preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 3piece | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg