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Olive, Raisin, Cranberry and Almond Relish with Crostini & Gorgonzola Spread

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
25 minutes PT25M
Yield
20-25 crostini
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Nugget Markets quick and easy

Ingredients

Relish:

  • ½ cup raisins (golden or regular)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup olives (any kind), coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or raspberry
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Crostini:

  • 1 sourdough baguette
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Gorgonzola Spread:

  • 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 ounces gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, optional

Preparation

Relish:
Combine all ingredients together.

Crostini:
Slice sourdough baguette into about ½-inch slices. Brush each slice with olive oil. Bake at 350°F about 15 to 20 minutes, turning over when side is golden.

Gorgonzola Spread:
Mix all ingredients together.

Spread the gorgonzola mixture on the toasted crostini and bake an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with the relish and serve.