Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of smoked salmon crostini, an elegant yet simple appetizer that transforms your favorite bagel and lox into a shareable treat. In just 20 minutes, you can create these delicious bites featuring toasted baguette slices topped with whipped chive cream cheese and savory Nova lox salmon. Ideal for brunches, parties, or casual gatherings, this dish impresses with its combination of creamy, savory, and crunchy textures. Customize each crostini with a variety of toppings to suit your palate, making it a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces whipped chive cream cheese
- 4 ounces Nova lox salmon
- ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on edges; let cool slightly.
- Spread about a tablespoon of whipped chive cream cheese on each slice.
- Top with Nova lox salmon and a couple of thin onion slices.
- Sprinkle with Everything But the Bagel seasoning and garnish with chopped chives or scallions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg