Description
A delightful starter featuring crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, creamy white cheddar, and a drizzle of hot honey, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 large baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ cup hot honey, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Optional: Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), toasted nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss halved Brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Arrange baguette slices on another baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- On each toasted baguette slice, layer roasted Brussels sprouts and a sprinkle of white cheddar.
- Return crostini to the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Drizzle hot honey over the top and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure Brussels sprouts are dried to achieve maximum crispiness. Experiment with different breads for crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 crostini
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, crostini, appetizers, cheese, hot honey, vegetarian recipes