Red, White & Blue Crostini – USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina Match Day Bites — Instructions and Nutrition Facts

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and slice the baguette on the diagonal into ¼-inch-thick rounds, yielding 12–16 pieces. Arrange them in a single snug layer on a baking sheet — you want every slice to toast evenly, so resist the urge to overlap.

Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil, then slide the tray into the oven and toast for 4–5 minutes, watching closely, until the slices are pale golden and sound hollow when tapped — the moment the edges begin to colour is exactly when to pull them.

While the bread toasts, finely mince the dill and parsley together, then grate or mince the garlic. Beat the room-temperature cream cheese in a small bowl with the herbs, garlic, a bright squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper, stirring for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth, pale green, and fragrant.

Allow the toasted slices to cool on the tray for about 1 minute, then rub each one gently with the cut face of a garlic clove — the warm, porous surface will absorb just enough raw garlic to add depth without overpowering. Spread a generous, swooping layer of herbed cream cheese across each crostini.

Lay a thin strip or small square of red bell pepper across each crostini, then press a single black olive slice on top with intention. Arrange on a serving platter and bring to the table immediately, while the contrast between the still-warm crisp toast, cool creamy cheese, and briny olive is at its most vivid.

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