3 Easy Christmas Appetizers Inspired by France | Holiday Entertaining Ideas

Camembert cheese

🥗Healthier: Brie cheese

💰Cheaper: Cream cheese

Brie offers a similar texture and flavor, while cream cheese is more affordable.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried rosemary is more accessible, and oregano provides a different yet pleasant flavor.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while baguette is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave is lower in calories, while maple syrup can be more affordable.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190 °C).

Slice the baguette into 1-inch slices, place them on a baking sheet, and toast one side for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Leave at room temperature until ready to serve.

Score the top of the cheese with a sharp knife to create a cross-hatch pattern.

Place the cheese in a 5-inch oven-safe dish (a mini quiche dish works great!) lined with parchment paper. Place it on a baking sheet. Add the herbs on top.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is gooey and the crosshatch begins to separate.

Place the cheese on a heat-safe platter or cutting board, and serve with the toasts.

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