Appetizer Cracker Basket

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Appetizer Cracker Basket
130 min.
36
347kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Appetizer Cracker Basket! This vegetarian and dairy-free recipe is perfect for those who love to entertain or simply enjoy a tasty snack. Imagine a beautifully crafted basket made from a crispy, golden dough, filled to the brim with an assortment of delicious cracker bread and your favorite cheeses and fruits. It's not just a dish; it's a centerpiece that will impress your guests and elevate any gathering.

With a preparation time of just 130 minutes, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to focus on enjoying the company of your friends and family. The combination of all-purpose flour and cornmeal creates a unique texture that is both crunchy and satisfying. The addition of sesame seeds or other spices adds a delightful flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Whether you're hosting an antipasti night, a casual starter before dinner, or simply looking for a fun snack, this Appetizer Cracker Basket is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Each serving is packed with flavor and comes in at only 347 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress with this stunning and delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • quart combine everything in a bowl and chill 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 36 servings fruit 
  • tablespoon pepper black
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup semolina flour (pasta)
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Mix flour, cornmeal, salt and water until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 12 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 350F. Spray outside of bowl with cooking spray; place upside down in 15x10x1-inch pan. Shape dough into 2 balls.
  3. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface with rolling pin until 1/8 inch thick.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seed; gently roll seed into dough. Shape 1 dough, seed side down, over bowl, pleating if necessary.
  5. Place remaining dough for cracker bread, seed side up, on cookie sheet lined with cooking parchment paper.
  6. Bake basket 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown; remove from oven. Set oven control to broil. Broil dough for cracker bread with top 6 to 8 inches from heat 3 to 5 minutes; turn over and broil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. Remove basket from bowl. Break cracker bread into pieces. Fill basket with cracker bread and cheeses.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein13.16%
Fat3.13%
Carbs83.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.47
Glycemic Load
1.41
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.5930435155397%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:346.51kcal
17.33%
Fat:1.18g
1.82%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.12%
Carbohydrates:71.18g
23.73%
Net Carbohydrates:67.08g
24.39%
Sugar:13.34g
14.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:517.08mg
22.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.19g
22.39%
Iron:3.48mg
19.35%
Fiber:4.09g
16.37%
Vitamin A:358.78IU
7.18%
Vitamin K:5.73µg
5.46%
Copper:0.1mg
4.81%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.62%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Potassium:111.71mg
3.19%
Vitamin C:2.61mg
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.59%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.5%
Selenium:1.64µg
2.34%
Folate:7.71µg
1.93%
Magnesium:7.16mg
1.79%
Phosphorus:17.94mg
1.79%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.07%