This Make-ahead Sun-Dried Tomato and Kalamata Olive Bruschetta is a tasty addition to your party menu and looks gorgeous on the buffet table!
This Sun-dried Tomato and Kalamata Olive Bruschetta recipe is an oldie, but goodie. It has come and gone from my party menu rotation, but whenever I make it, I wonder why it has been so long since I have served it.
It’s pretty, it’s tasty, and even people who don’t care for olives devour it.
Raise your hand if you think prep time before a party is a precious commodity.
Recipes that can be done ahead of time make cooking a less stressful endeavor and a party more approachable.
Not to mention that extra time means you are a better hostess because you are not rushed. You are prepared, relaxed and have yummy bites to share with your friends.
There are a couple of key parts that can be done ahead of time, giving you more time the day of your party.
The crostini can be made several days prior and the feta cheese mixture and sun-dried tomato tapenade the day before.
The more things that can be crossed off the list ahead of time, the better.
Simply assemble the bruschetta shortly before serving time. The colors on the bruschetta are amazing and look fabulous with any appetizer spread. The flavors do not disappoint; it tastes as good as it looks.
You will rock the hostess role and didn’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to achieve it.
Delish!
Sun-Dried Tomato and Kalamata Olive Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 oz. Crumbled Feta cheese
- 4 oz. Light cream cheese softened
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 oz. Kalamata olives coarsely chopped
- 7 ounce jar julienne sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 10 basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Slice the bread into ½ inch slices and toast in oven until lightly browned (about 9 minutes). Rub the bread with one of the garlic cloves after you remove it from the oven. Can be made two days ahead, put in air tight container once it has cooled.
- Combine Feta and cream cheese until smooth.
- Put remaining garlic cloves, olives and sun-dried tomatoes in bowl of food processor. Pulse until coarsley chopped but not pureed. Slice basil in ribbons and stir into tapenade.
- Right before serving, spread crostini with cream cheese mixture and top with olive tomato tapenade.
Nutrition
Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.
I've been using this recipe for a few years, but wanted to let you know how I've modified it. I usually double it and do it as a layered dip, spreading the feta cheese layer on the bottom of a dish and spreading the tomato olive mix on top. Set out a plate of the toasts or crackers and a little knife and people go nuts for it. I make it a day or two a head of time and store separately then layer just before the party. It's become my go to, quick, easy appetizer that people rave about. Thanks!!
Made them, they were a hit!!!! Will make again definitely.
Yay! I'm glad everyone liked them. They always disappear quickly when I make them.