Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini with Pancetta
A great appetizer for dinner parties or the holidays, our Crostini with Grapes and Goat Cheese, are the perfect bite of sweetness from the grapes, balanced by the acid of the wine and saltiness of the pancetta, finished with the creamy goat cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, food and drink
Cuisine: Canadian, north american
Keyword: easy finger foods, grape appetizers, party food
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 215kcal
- 1 baguette cut into 16 slices
- 8 oz goat cheese softened
- 2 oz pancetta diced
- 8 oz red grapes cut in half lengthwise
- 1 sprig rosemary
- ¼ cup red wine
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 400°. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast them for 8 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Meanwhile, add the pancetta to a frying pan. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the pancetta until crisp. Add the grapes and sprig of rosemary and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring and tossing often, until caramelized.
Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the wine. Return to the heat and cook until the wine evaporates, about 5-7 more minutes. Remove the rosemary and season the grapes with salt and pepper.
To assemble, spread a heaping tablespoon of goat cheese on a pieces of baguette. Top with a spoonful of grapes.
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg