Trending
Family Features
Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking.
The sweet touch of Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini from Milk Means More can be your delightful way to brighten the season of gifts and gatherings. With its creamy cheesiness from a homemade whipped topping boasting the richness of feta and whole milk, it's an easy and tasty way to invite friends, family and neighbors into your home. This shareable treat comes together in a cinch while adding pops of cheerful color to plates and platters.
Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Crostini
Recipe courtesy of Liz Della Croce of "The Lemon Bowl" on behalf of Milk Means More
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16
1 bulb garlic (about 12 cloves)
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for drizzling, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper divided
32 baguette slices
8 ounces feta cheese
1/2 cup whole milk, plus additional, if necessary (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup parsley, minced
Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice garlic bulb in half, exposing garlic heads, and place in center of large piece of tinfoil. Drizzle each half with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Wrap foil tightly around garlic and roast until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
In high-speed food processor, pulse feta cheese, milk, lemon juice, remaining salt, remaining pepper and roasted garlic cloves until whipped and creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach desired consistency.