These crostinis are the perfect balance of simple, yet elegant for your appetizer spread. Here are my Cheddar Crostinis 3 Ways, featuring three of my favorite Cracker Barrel cheddar varieties.
The Deets:
These crostinis are the ultimate go-to when you’re looking to create an easy yet impressive appetizer spread. These are my Cheddar Crostinis 3 Ways, each featuring a different variation of the rich and flavorful Cracker Barrel cheddar. They’re incredibly simple to prepare, but each bite bursts with so much delicious flavor.
I’ve used a classic sourdough bread for these crostinis, which provides a perfectly crispy and sturdy base to complement the smooth, sharp cheddar. The sourdough brings a light tang, which pairs wonderfully with the creamy texture of the cheese, making each crostini so so good.
What I love about these is the variety. Each of these different crostini options offers something unique—so whether your guests are fans of smoky flavors, savory herbs, or a little bit of spice, there’s a crostini for everyone to enjoy. These are ideal for a game-day spread, as they’re easy to assemble and perfect for serving in bite-sized portions. Plus, they’re a great way to cater to different tastes, ensuring every guest finds their favorite. With this crostini trio, you’ll be all set to impress at your next gathering! If you enjoyed this – check out more game-day ideas here.
Varieties:
Cracker Barrel Marble Sharp Cheddar with cherry tomatoes, pistachios and balsamic glaze
Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp White Cheddar with apples, hot honey & thyme
Cracker Barrel Aged Reserve Cheddar with prosciutto, caramelized shallots and pomegranate.
Cracker Barrel Cheese really makes any appetizer look impressive, especially with 17 different cheese varieties.
Cheddar Crostinis 3 ways
Ingredients
Marble Sharp Cheddar Crostini:
- 1 Block of Cracker Barrel Marble Sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Crushed pistachios
- Balsamic glaze for topping
- Salt
- Pepper
Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Crostini:
- 1 Block of Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp White Cheddar
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- Hot honey for drizzling
- A few sprigs of thyme for garnish
- Salt
- Pepper
Aged Reserve Cheddar Crostini
- 1 Block of Cracker Barrel Aged Reserve Cheddar
- 8 Slices of prosciutto
- 1 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 3 Shallots
- Olive oil for cooking shallots
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep for all crostinis: Coat slices of bread in olive oil and cook for 2-3 min per side.
- Prep for Marble Sharp Cheddar with cherry tomatoes, pistachios and balsamic glaze:Slice Marble sharp cheddar and cherry tomatoes. Add to bread along with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper
- Prep for Cracker Barrel Vermont Sharp White Cheddar with apples, hot honey & thyme:Slice Vermont sharp white cheddar and apples. Add cheddar to toasted crostini, followed by sliced apples. Drizzle with hot honey and finish with a few leaves of thyme for garnish.
- Prep for Cracker Barrel Aged Reserve Cheddar with prosciutto, caramelized shallots and pomegranate: Thinly slice the shallots and add to a pan with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often for about 20 min or until shallots have browned and caramelized. Add sliced Reserve Cheddar, slices of prosciutto, the caramelized shallots and pomegranate seeds to the bread.
- Slice all and add to a serving dish to serve. Enjoy!
