3 Unbeatable Recipes for an At-Home Brunch
Brie, Fig, and Walnut Crostini
Good but not complicated—this is the perfect appetizer for a brunch or party. Substitute goat or blue cheese instead of brie, or make a combination of the three.
Serves 6–10
Ingredients for Garlic-Infused Olive Oil:
- 1 large head garlic, peeled
- 1 pt. extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients:
- 1 French baguette, sliced ½ in. thick diagonally
- ¼ c. Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
- ½ lb. wedge brie cheese, room temperature
- ½ c. fig preserves
- ½ c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
- Honey, for drizzling
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- Make the Garlic-Infused Olive Oil. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add garlic and oil. Let simmer slowly for 20–30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. In the meantime, sterilize storage jar in a 275-degree oven for 20 minutes. When olive oil is cool, strain into jar and seal. Oil will last 2–3 months in the refrigerator. Be sure to properly label and date before storing.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place bread slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Toast in the oven until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Spread each crostini with brie, followed with a dollop of fig preserves and sprinkling of walnuts. Arrange on a serving tray and drizzle with honey.
Share this simple appetizer with friends and family to help better their brunches.
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