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Medjool Cheese Toasts





Yields
Makes 12 pieces; 6 appetizer servings



Total Time
15 mins

A 4-ingredient appetizer that only takes minutes to make will become one of your favorites to eat and prepare. Sweet Medjool dates are the key.

 1/2 pound baguette
 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
 1/3 cup cambozola cheese
 6 Medjool dates
Step 1
1

Cut 1/2 a baguette (2 1/2 in. wide; 1/2 lb. total) diagonally into 12 equal slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet. Bake in a 450° oven until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
2

In a bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel with 1/3 cup cambozola cheese. Spread equally on 1 side of toast slices.

Step 3
3

Cut 6 Medjool dates (2 in. long) in half lengthwise; discard pits. Place 1 half, cut side down, on each toast.

Step 4
4

Return pan to oven and bake until cheese is soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Top toast slices equally with 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%

Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Cholesterol 5.5mg2%
Sodium 317mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Protein 5.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.