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Meat & PoultryIntermediate15 min
Smoky Blue Cheese & Berry BBQ Crostini
A perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. The tangy blue cheese and sweet, patriotic berries sit atop a smoky pulled pork base, all nestled on a crisp crostini. This appetizer is a sophisticated take on classic BBQ, ideal for a Memorial Day gathering.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- •tbsp olive oil
- •oz smoked pulled pork (pre
- •cooked)
- •tbsp BBQ sauce (tangy, vinegar
- •based)
- •oz crumbled blue cheese
- •1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- •1/4 cup sliced strawberries
- •tsp fresh thyme leaves
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp.
- 3While the bread toasts, gently warm the pulled pork and toss it with the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan.
- 4Spoon a generous layer of the smoky BBQ pulled pork onto each crostini.
- 5Top the pork with a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese, and then arrange the sliced strawberries and whole blueberries for a patriotic color scheme.
- 6Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, lightly grill the baguette slices instead of baking them to enhance the BBQ theme. Pair this crostini with a crisp, slightly off-dry Rosé or a light-bodied, smoky Pinot Noir.
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