Cheese and Artichoke Canapes
Canapes, pretty much the same thing as Italian crostini, are toasty little one-bite wonders. The base of a canape is always some sort of bread, a cracker of puff pastry. Once you have your base, you can let your imagination run wild on the toppings. Today I chose a combination of parmesan cheese and artichoke for my canapes.
A recipe for canapes/crostini is really just a road map for how to assemble these tasty morsels. Once you make canapes, your mind will start imagining different combinations to try next.
One of the best things about this fantastic party food is how easy they are to make. With just a couple of ingredients, you can bring together these tasty morsels in minutes.
Take a look at what you have on hand in the pantry. Got tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella? How about Caprese crostini? Bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes become BLT canapes. What you put on top of your bread doesn’t have to be fancy to get rave reviews!
Canapes 36 Different Ways (not including cheese and artichoke)
Take a look at the table below. Here are 12 ingredients you commonly find on an appetizer platter canape. By mixing a matching these you could make up to 36 different canapes.
Brie | Salmon | Tomatoes | Caramelized Onion |
White Cheddar | Prosciutto | Basil | Pear |
Cream Cheese | Bacon | Dill | Cranberry Sauce (Whole Berry) |
When you change up the bread slices with puff pastry or a cracker you can take the canape to a whole different place.
If you are going for a more sophisticated look, puff pastry is the way to go. For a more casual vibe, water crackers or Triscuits fill the bill.
You will be surprised at how many combinations you can come up with. You could even hold a canape/crostini making cocktail party. Put out a good selection of ingredients and let your guest go to town with their own creations!
Who knew a simple piece of bread could hold so many fantastic flavors?
Cheese and Artichoke Canapes
These canapes are one bite of crunchy creamy deliciousness!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 12 marinated artichoke heart halves
- 1/2 of a French Baguette sliced into 24 thin rounds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven on the broiler setting
- The top shelf in the oven should be about 3 inches below the broiler element
- Combine the cheese and the mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Slice each artichoke half in half again to make 24 pieces
- Arrange the slices of bread on a sheet pan and place in the oven for about 2 minutes on each side (until lightly browned
- Spread the cheese mixture over the slices of bread from edge to edge and place a piece of artichoke on top
- Return the canapes to the oven and broil until the topping begins to bubble and brown.
Notes
Do not leave the oven unattended while the canapes are under the broiler. You need to keep a close eye on these little bites to ensure they don't burn.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g