friendsgiving food ideas: mini toasts with apricot and goat cheese

Gathering with your besties for Friendsgiving has become a tradition in its own right–it’s an opportunity to give thanks for the community that supports you, regardless of biological ties. They say friends are the family we choose for ourselves, so in the spirit of that sentiment, doesn’t your crew deserve something delicious this holiday season?

appetizer for friendsgiving food ideas

Of course they do. If you’re looking for Friendsgiving food ideas to celebrate your best buds, the search is over: Our crostini recipe, featuring apricot preserves and goat cheese, is the delectable appetizer your framily deserves.

crostini with apricot and goat cheese

Crostini are pretty much the perfect party appetizer–light, easy to eat (no utensils required), and, well, carbs. Aside from being simple to prepare with limited ingredients, our goat cheese crostini look elegant and artisanal–so much so that you might even want to repeat them as your Thanksgiving appetizer recipe. Because nothing says “I’m nailing adulting” like a platter of fancy hors d’oeuvres.

crostini recipe for friendsgiving food ideas

Whether your plan is to win Friendsgiving with this elevated appetizer or avoid questions from prying relatives by keeping their mouths full of goat-cheesy goodness, our crostini recipe will for sure have you giving thanks. See how to DIY this deliciousness ahead!

tray of goat cheese crostini with apricot preserves
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  • PREP TIME: 10 MINS
  • SERVES: 12 (approximately)
  • crostini appetizer
  • goat cheese crostini

Ingredients

1 French baguette
Apricot Preserves
Goat Cheese (creamy, not crumbled)
Fresh Thyme

Directions

Step 1:

Slice the baguette into 1/2″ slices.

Step 2:

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and bake at 325 until lightly toasted, then set them aside to cool.

Step 3:

Spread a spoonful of goat cheese atop each slice of bread, add a dollop of apricot preserves, top with a sprig of fresh thyme, and enjoy!