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Cheese and Walnut Crostini

Crispy toasted bread topped with melted cheese and crunchy walnuts – a quick, satisfying snack or appetizer.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
12g
Cheese and Walnut Crostini
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 150 g cheddar cheese
  • 100 g walnuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the baguette into 1 cm thick rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Brush the bread slices with the 2 tbsp olive oil on both sides. Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping once.

  3. 3

    Grate the 150 g cheddar cheese and roughly chop the 100 g walnuts. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the toasted bread slices.

  4. 4

    Top with the chopped walnuts and return to the oven for 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.

  5. 5

    Optional: drizzle with honey or sprinkle with black pepper for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • pastry brush

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