Grits Crostini

Vegetarian
Grits Crostini
90 min.
100
25kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Grits Crostini! This vegetarian appetizer is perfect for any gathering, whether it's a casual get-together or a sophisticated soirée. With a unique blend of flavors and textures, these crostini are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Imagine the creamy, comforting taste of grits combined with the sweetness of caramelized apples and onions, all topped with a melty layer of fontina cheese. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory and sweet, making it an ideal starter or snack for any occasion. Plus, with only 25 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

What sets this recipe apart is its versatility. The crostini can be served as part of an antipasti platter, a sophisticated starter, or even as a delightful snack during a cozy movie night. The preparation is straightforward, taking just 90 minutes to create 100 servings, making it a fantastic choice for entertaining a crowd.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with these delicious Grits Crostini. They are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, perfect for sharing on social media. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 100 servings caramelized onions 
  • 1.5 cups grits cooled cooked
  • large eggs beaten
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • oz fontina shredded
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • cup milk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Sift together first 4 ingredients into a bowl.
  3. Whisk together milk and next 2 ingredients in another bowl; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
  4. Whisk in grits. Spoon into greased 12-cup muffin pans (1 Tbsp. per cup).
  5. Bake, in batches, at 425 for 12 to 15 minutes or until crostini is golden. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks; cool 30 minutes. Reduce oven to 37
  6. Meanwhile, prepare Caramelized Apples and Onions.
  7. Place crostini on a baking sheet. Top each with 1 tsp. Caramelized Apples and Onions; sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Sprinkle with thyme; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories25kcal
Protein13.33%
Fat36.44%
Carbs50.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.24
Glycemic Load
1.18
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.01260869205%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:24.97kcal
1.25%
Fat:1.03g
1.58%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.73%
Carbohydrates:3.2g
1.07%
Net Carbohydrates:2.86g
1.04%
Sugar:0.9g
1%
Cholesterol:6.55mg
2.18%
Sodium:38.55mg
1.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.85g
1.7%
Calcium:23.58mg
2.36%
Phosphorus:18.37mg
1.84%
Folate:6.74µg
1.68%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.62%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.61%
Selenium:1.12µg
1.6%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.5%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.38%
Fiber:0.33g
1.34%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes