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Meat & PoultryIntermediate20 min
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey and Sage Crostini
This appetizer captures the essence of a Thanksgiving feast in a single, elegant bite. Crispy toasted baguette slices are topped with a creamy, herbed cheese spread, savory shredded turkey, and a sweet-tart cranberry glaze. It's the perfect bite to tide over your guests before the main event.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz cream cheese, softened
- •tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •oz cooked turkey breast, shredded
- •1/4 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- •tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- •Pinch of sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
- 3In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped sage, and black pepper until well combined and creamy.
- 4In a separate small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar. Heat gently over low heat for 2 minutes
- 5minutes, stirring until the sauce is slightly thinned and glossy.
- 6Spread a generous layer of the sage cream cheese mixture onto each cooled crostini. Top with a small mound of shredded turkey.
- 7Drizzle the warm cranberry
- 8balsamic glaze over the turkey and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For a richer flavor, use smoked turkey breast. Pair this crostini with a light, slightly chilled Beaujolais or a dry sparkling cider to complement the sweet and savory notes.
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