Smoked Gouda and Apple Crostini
Smoked Gouda and Apple Crostini is a simple yet elegant appetizer featuring melted smoked gouda on toasted baguette slices, topped with crisp Honeycrisp apple slices and a drizzle of honey. This sweet and savory bite-sized treat is perfect for holiday gatherings or casual wine nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 crostinis
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2” slices
- 1/2 lb smoked gouda slices, cut in half
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Optional: honey for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Top each baguette slice with half a slice of smoked gouda.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top each slice with one apple slice.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Optional: Drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked gouda with Fontina, Manchego, Gruyère, or aged Cheddar cheese.
- Honeycrisp apples are recommended for their sweetness and firm texture.
- Toast the baguette slightly before baking for extra crunch.
- Best served warm but can be served at room temperature.
Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/smoked-gouda-and-apple-crostini/