Serve these small bites fresh and warm for the ultimate hearty snack!

　　

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 french baguette, sliced in 3/4 inch slices

　　1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

　　2 pints cherry tomatoes

　　1/4 cup olive oil

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

　　1 (7 oz) package Arla Original Cream Cheese Spread

　　1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced

　　

Instructions

Step 1

Heat broiler on oven. Arrange baguette slices on two large baking sheets in an even layer. Brush both sides with butter.

　　

Step 2

Place an oven rack about 4 inches away from the broiler.

　　

Step 3

Toast baguette slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes, depending on your oven. Flip crostini and toast the other side as well.

　　

Step 4

Let cool on baking sheets.

　　

Step 5

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

　　

Step 6

In a large bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

　　

Step 7

Transfer tomatoes to prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.

　　

Step 8

Bake for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely softened and starting to wrinkle.

　　

Step 9

Generously spread Arla Cream Cheese Spread onto crostini. Top with warm tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve immediately.