Description
This White Cheddar Brussels Sprouts & Pistachio Crostini with Hot Honey is a delightful appetizer featuring shredded Brussels sprouts sautéed with a tangy lemon dressing, piled atop crisp baguette slices, and topped with sharp white cheddar, parmesan, and crunchy pistachios. Finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey, these crostini offer a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and heat, ideal for entertaining or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Brussels Sprouts
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped/shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Crostini
- 1 loaf french baguette or italian bread, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar (plus more if desired)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted shelled pistachios (toasted chopped hazelnuts can be substituted)
Hot Honey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or a pinch or two of cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Bread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the baguette or Italian bread slices in a single layer. Use two baking sheets if all slices don’t fit. Set aside for later baking.
- Shred Brussels Sprouts: Shred the Brussels sprouts using a food processor with the slicing attachment until thinly sliced, or use a sharp knife to thinly slice if a processor is unavailable.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup or honey, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Sauté Brussels Sprouts: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté for a few minutes until they start to become slightly golden and a bit crispy, being careful not to burn them. Turn off the heat and immediately toss Brussels sprouts with the prepared dressing to coat evenly.
- Assemble Crostini: Evenly distribute the dressed Brussels sprouts mixture over the bread slices. Top each slice with shredded sharp white cheddar, a sprinkle of grated parmesan, and chopped roasted pistachios.
- Bake Crostini: Place the assembled crostini in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the bread are slightly golden and crisp.
- Prepare Hot Honey: In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce (or cayenne pepper). Microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm and blend flavors.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey over the baked crostini just before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful bites. This recipe yields about 18-20 crostini (or 16 slices of Italian bread).
Notes
- You can buy pre-shredded Brussels sprouts to save time.
- Use hazelnuts instead of pistachios for a different but delicious nutty flavor.
- Adjust the heat level in the hot honey by varying the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- For extra cheesy crostini, add more shredded white cheddar on top prior to baking.
- Ensure Brussels sprouts are sautéed just until golden to preserve a slight crunch and avoid bitterness from burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
