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Guinness-Braised Corned Beef and Irish Cheddar Crostini
A perfect bite for your St. Patrick's Day celebration, this crostini features a rich, savory topping. Tender, slow-cooked corned beef, briefly braised in dark stout, is piled high on a crisp baguette slice. It's finished with a sharp, creamy Irish cheddar spread and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a comforting and festive appetizer.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons olive oil
- •oz pre
- •cooked corned beef, shredded
- •1/4 cup dark Irish stout (like Guinness)
- •oz Irish sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- •oz cream cheese, softened
- •tablespoon mayonnaise
- •tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp.
- 3While the bread toasts, combine the shredded corned beef and Irish stout in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 3 minutes
- 4minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed, seasoning with pepper.
- 5In a separate bowl, mix the grated Irish cheddar, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons of chives until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6Spread a generous layer of the cheddar
- 7chive mixture onto each toasted crostini. Top with a spoonful of the warm, stout
- 8braised corned beef.
- 9Garnish immediately with a sprinkle of fresh chives and serve warm.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an authentic pairing, serve these crostini with a dry Irish stout, which complements the richness of the corned beef and the sharpness of the cheddar. Alternatively, a crisp, unoaked Chardonnay will cut through the fat and refresh the palate.
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