Transport yourself to the rustic kitchens of Italy with these tantalizing Sweet and Spicy Crostini. We’ve combined the creamy goodness of Lifeway Farmer Cheese with red and black pepper, warm rosemary, and hot honey. Our artisan cheese tempers the heat and infuses each bite with probiotics to support gut health. The word crostini translates to “little toasts” in Italian, but these small eats come with big flavor.
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Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 6-8Ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 Baguette, sub for gluten free if needed
- 2 tbsp Mikes Hot Honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- a couple of sprigs of rosemary
- handful of chopped walnuts
Directions
- Slice and toast baguette in an oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until toasted.
- Whip Farmer Cheese in a food processor with Hot Honey.
- Layer Farmer cheese, on the crostini, followed by the hot honey, black and red pepper, chopped walnuts and rosemary. Enjoy!