Crostini With Gorgonzola And Figs

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Course : Side Dishes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

8 loaf baguette slices -- (1/3-inch-thick)
1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese -- room temperature
1 tablespoon butter -- room temperature
3 large fresh ripe figs cut into thin wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil preferably extra-virgin
 

Preparation:

Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet. Broil until lightly toasted on 1 side. Mash crumbled Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon butter in small bowl until smooth. Spread Gorgonzola mixture evenly over untoasted side of baguette slices. Top with figs. Drizzle oil over figs. Broil until Gorgonzola mixture bubbles around edges, about 3 minutes. Transfer crostini to platter and serve. Makes 8.

 

Nutritional Information:

98 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol; 230mg Sodium