Gouda Canapés with Strawberry Salsa
- Course Hors D'oeuvres & Appetizers
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 5 mins
- Yields 20 to 25 canap
Preparation
What You Need
Salsa
3 green onions, chopped
1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and chopped
1/2 tbsp (7 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 baguette bread, thinly sliced
About 1/2 lb (250 g) Canadian Gouda cheese, sliced or shredded
Small fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Combine all salsa ingredients and let stand at room temperature.
Meanwhile, top baguette slices with Gouda and place on a cookie sheet. Bake until bread is crispy and cheese melted.
Remove from oven, top each canapé with a bit of strawberry salsa and garnish with a small leaf of fresh basil.
Serve warm or cold.
View the latest tips or add one of your ownNutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 290 Cal / 1218 kJ
Proteins: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fat: 1.8 g
Calcium: 428 mg
Total dietary fibre: 1.8 g
Vitamin C: 30 mg
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Many kinds of cheese can be used in place of the Goudain this recipe, so go with the inspiration of the moment - Swiss, Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella, Oka, etc.
For a milder flavour and smoother texture, try Brie or Camembert.
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Take advantage of summer's bounty and prepare salsa with peaches, pears or whatever's in season.
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