Side Dishes

Fontina Crostini

Name: Fontina Crostini
Yield: 8 servings (16 pieces)

A zesty lemon and herb gremolata and melty fontina cheese make these crostini the perfect Italian-slanted side for the turkey soup.

Makes

8 servings (16 pieces)

Total Time

20 minutes

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Ingredients

FOR THE GREMOLATA, COMBINE:

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan

1 Tbsp. each minced lemon zest and fresh thyme

1 tsp. minced garlic

½ tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

FOR THE CROSTINI, BRUSH:

16 slices Italian baguette, ½-inch thick

2 Tbsp. olive oil

16 thin slices fontina cheese (8 oz.)

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Instructions

Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from element. Line a baking sheet with foil.

For the gremolata, combine Parmesan, zest, thyme, garlic, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.

For the crostini, brush bread on one side with oil. Arrange slices on prepared baking sheet, oil side up; broil until lightly toasted, 1–2 minutes.

Top each crostini with 1 slice of cheese. Divide gremolata mixture among crostini; broil until cheese melts, 1–2 minutes more.

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Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories: 257

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 21%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 34mg 11%

Sodium 600mg 25%

% Daily Value*

Carbs 21g 7%

Fiber 1g 4%

Protein 11g

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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