Herb-Infused Goat Cheese Crostini 🦃 – Elegant, Easy Thanksgiving Starter

Ingredients

• • 3 ⅞ cups cubed sourdough/French baguette
• • 3 ⅞ ripe beets, roasted and sliced
• • 8 ⅞ oz soft goat cheese
• • ⅞ cup crumbled pistachios
• • ⅞ cup fresh thyme
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp lemon zest
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp olive oil
• • 1 ⅞ tsp honey
• • 2 ⅞ tsp Dijon mustard
• • Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toast for 5-7 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine goat cheese, thyme, lemon zest, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.

3. 3

   Spread goat cheese mixture evenly over each toast. Top with thin beet slices. Sprinkle with crumbled pistachios.

4. 4

   For best texture, assemble crostini just before serving but can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead.