Cheezy Artichoke Crostini Recipes

ARTICHOKE CROSTINI WITH WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Artichoke Purée: Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat until golden. If using jarred baby artichoke hearts, strain and rinse well. Using a food processor, pulse all ingredients except parsley and thyme to a coarse puree, stirring as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and fold in fresh herbs. Set aside.
• Sautéed Wild Mushrooms: Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot, tossing until translucent, slightly golden, and beginning to stick. Add the mushrooms, and a splash of the vegetable stock to deglaze. Add another splash of vegetable stock when the first stock addition reduces and the mushrooms begin to stick, being careful not to let it burn. Stir in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper. Saute until the mushrooms have released their liquid and the pan is almost dry, about 4 minutes.Meanwhile, slice the baguette on the bias into slices. Lightly grease a hot griddle pan and grill lightly on both sides.
• To assemble, lay out crostini and on each place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the artichoke puree. Top with sauteed mushrooms and finish with fresh horseradish root, shaved fine using a microplane zester, and drizzle with truffle oil if desired.

ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
• Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
• Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.

ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together artichoke hearts, green onions, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Place baguette slices on a baking sheet.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until slightly browned.
• Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon artichoke mixture on each baguette slice and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEEZY ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Soak the cashews overnight in just enough water to completely cover them. The next day, drain and rinse the cashews, then set aside.
• In a medium sauté pan, sauté the onions in the 1 tablespoon of oil until translucent and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Place the soaked cashews, sautéed onions, miso, lemon juice, minced garlic and water into a blender and process until smooth.
• Mix in the chopped artichokes, and nutritional yeast, salt and pepper, to taste.
• In the meantime, preheat broilier to high.
• Brush the baguette slices with a light layer of olive oil and broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely to not burn.
• Top each toasted slice with 1 tbsp of the cheezy artichoke spread then sprinkle with chives.

CHEESY ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the baguette slices on the lined baking sheet. Bake until starting to crisp but not totally toasted, about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the cheeses, parsley, lemon zest and anchovy paste. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the center of each baguette slice, being sure to leave a border of clean bread surrounding the cheese (it will spread as it melts in the oven). Place an artichoke heart in the center of each and set back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of grated Parmesan over each artichoke heart.
• Bake until the Parmesan is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven broiler.
• Slice bread on a diagonal about 1/3" thick and place on a large cookie sheet.
• In a medium bowl, combine artichoke hearts, cheese, onion, spinach, tomato, and mayonnaise.
• Spread the artichoke mixture evenly on the baguette slices.
• Sprinkle on garlic, pepper, and salt if desired.
• Place in oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until artichoke mixture is melted and lightly browned.