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Chestnut and Sharp Cheddar Crostini





Yields
Serves 10 (makes 20)



Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

Chestnut and Sharp Cheddar Crostini




Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Randy Mon
 24 chestnuts in the shell (3/4 to 1 lb.)
 1/3 cup honey
 2 teaspoons pickling spice
 20 thin slices slender baguette, brushed with butter and toasted
 5 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
 20 watercress sprigs
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

Cut an X through shell on flat side of each chestnut with a small, sharp knife. Simmer chestnuts in water, covered, until tender and sweet (peel one to check), 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

Remove from heat and leave in hot water. Take out a few at a time; let stand just until cool enough to touch. Pull off outer shell and inner brown skin with fingers or a knife.

Step 3
3

Microwave honey with pickling spice until boiling; let cool.

Step 4
4

Top baguette slices with cheese, watercress, and chestnuts (save extras for another use). Rewarm honey slightly; discard large, round allspice. Spoon honey with remaining spices over crostini. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with plenty of napkins.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2 crostini.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g10%

Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Cholesterol 19mg7%
Sodium 195mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Protein 5.9g

* 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.