Whipped Feta and Tomato Crostini is a great party appetizer with whipped feta cheese, balsamic roasted tomatoes, and topped with fresh basil
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbps balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt, pepper
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 loaf french bread
- 2 to 4 oz balsamic glaze (vinegar section of grocery store)
- fresh basil
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Put the tomatoes on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle 2 Tbsps of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over top, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Toss until evenly combined. Place in a 450 degree oven for 30 minutes, mixing them around a few times.
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While the tomatoes are roasting, make the whipped feta by putting the feta cheese, 1/2 cup of the olive oil, and water in a food processor for about 2 minutes.
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Cut the french bread into half inch slices and lay them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
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When the tomatoes are done roasting, lower the oven temp to 400 degrees and bake the sliced bread for 5 minutes.
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When ready to assemble the crosini start with some whipped feta on each slice of bread, drizzle some balsamic glaze over the feta and then top with a few roasted tomatoes and top with fresh basil.