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Tea sandwiches (crostini) are perfect for any occasion and people can’t seem to stay away from them. The inspiration for the carrot and cheese spread comes from something we tried at a Russian restaurant. I wanted to make my own version and I must say it turned out great.
This is a party-size recipe and it refrigerates really well if you don’t use it all in one swoop or you can cut it in half to feed a smaller crowd. The canapes are especially amazing when broiled just until the cheese melts; lots of gooey cheese in this recipe!
Ingredients for Russian Carrot and Cheese Spread:
4-5 medium cooked carrots (1.5 to 2 cups grated)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, finely grated
2 cups medium cheddar cheese, finely grated
3 medium/large cloves of garlic, pressed
1 cup real mayonnaise
Other things you will need to make canapes:
2-3 long baguettes (P.S. for parties, save some time by buying pre-sliced baguettes!)
How to Make Carrot and Cheese Spread:
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots, cover and boil 12-15 minutes or until they are firm-tender. You don’t want them to get too squishy or they’ll be difficult to grate.
2. Remove carrots from water and allow them to cool while prepping other ingredients. Once carrots aren’t too hot to handle, peel the skin and grate on the larger holes. Place into a mixing bowl.
3. Grate mozzarella and cheddar cheese on the fine grater and add to the bowl. Add 1 cup mayo and pressed garlic then stir to combine. You may add more/less mayo or garlic in accordance with your taste buds but I thought this was perfect.
Assembling Carrot and cheese canapky (canapes):
Spread over baguette slices and enjoy.
Ok, here is an amazing tip! Try baking the finished canapes at 350˚ F for 8 minutes or until the tops are golden. The cheese melts and the garlic seems to have a little less bite. Oh my goodness! It’s goodness for sure!
Carrot and Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium carrots, 1.5 to 2 cups grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, finely grated
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 3 medium/large cloves of garlic, pressed
- 1 cup mayonnaise*
Other things you will need to make canapes:
- 2-3 long baguettes
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots, cover and boil 15 minutes.
- Remove carrots from water and allow them to cool while prepping other ingredients. Once carrots aren't too hot to handle, peel the skin and grate on the larger grater. Place into a mixing bowl.
- Grate mozzarella and cheddar cheese on the fine grater. Add to the bowl.
- Then add 1 cup real mayo and add pressed garlic. Stir to combine everything.
Assembling Carrot and cheese canapky (canapes)
- Spread about 1 Tbsp on each baguette and enjoy!
- Try baking the finished canapes at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes or until the tops are golden. The cheese melts and the garlic seems to have a little less bite. Oh my goodness! It's goodness for sure!
Notes
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You can also try this not in the oven, just fry the carrots with some oil then cool in fridge, when cool mix in the cheese and mayo and galic and spread on bread, add some green onion for color:)
Yum! Yum! Thanks for sharing your version. I love to hear how other people make their variations of dishes! 🙂
My mom makes this spread and she also adds “Shproti” on top. Very yummy.
Oooh Shproti 🙂 Does she toast hers?
If I make these and then want to eat them in say, 4 hours? what would you suggest doing? Is it possible to prepare the mixture and then add to the bread and then serve, or could i reheat the already made ones when the time came up to eat em?
You could do it either way. Put the finished ones under the broiler a little but to melt the cheese. So good!
All I can say is who needs meat sandwiches when you have these babies!!!
It’s hard to stop once you start eating them :).
Made this yesterday with fresh carrots. Let me tell you, it was the bomb! Had it both broiled and regular. Love this recipe so much. Easy and delish.
Awesome, I’m glad you love the recipe :).
These are delicious!!!
I’m glad you liked the recipe :).
Oh goodness!!! These hit the spot! Thank you!
You are welcome Irina 🙂
I was nervous about making this for my husband birthday party without trying it before. I made it any and so glade I did this is my now one of the favorite appetizer. My family and in laws loved it, thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad that your family loved it, you are very welcome 🙂
Hello Natashinka! so i finally made it back to your site but guess what? i’ve been making bunch of stuff just without telling you how it went…. but now i will tell you it all right here!
i had my 21st bday on April 27th so for my party i invited a ton of youth and we decided to serve very few things instead of the usual 17 salads, macaroni, mashed potatoes, salyonoye, cheeses and salamis, fish and myaso and podliva and so on…. we did the Chicken Shishkabobs with mushrooms and zuccini, Carrot and Cheese sandwiches, buffalo chicken dip, spinach and strawberry salad and grilled potatoes and for the desserts- fruit and cake Spartak and Korolevskiy. they. were. a. HIT! all everyone kept talking about was the chicken and how yummy it was and the cakes “wow they look so professional and they taste amazing, where did you buy them?!” hehe 🙂 so thank you thank you thank you for your awesome blog and God bless you and your hubby and your kiddo and family and everyone!!! 🙂
That’s so awesome!! Sounds like a delicious menu and you sound like quite a cook! Thanks for letting me know. Your comment made me smile big 😀
Would you bake these for 8 mins and then broil them? Or choose one or the other?
You can choose either one Mary.
I just made it and my 2 year old loved it….. thankyou for all that you do.
Awesome!! You’re welcome. 🙂
These look delicious, I can’t wait to try! Thanks!!
Try putting them under the broiler for few min…yummmmmmmmmmm
Can you make the toppings a day in advance?
Yes 🙂
I made those last night….they are so good….oh by the way we ate them with the barely soup you posted. thanks! I always get excited when i see a new post of yours.
Did you broil them? Those would go well with soup.
I broiled them. Yummmmm!
I don’t like to say it,….. but, told you so 🙂
Oh, how delicious they were ! Thank you, dear:-)
I’m so glad you liked them. Did you try broiling or eat them as is?
they look cute
These r super tasty but dont eat before choir
I know what you mean. If you bake them, the garlic isn’t as potent, but still I agree with you. Don’t eat before choir. lol.
These look so delicious, and easy to make! i love ur blog, i seriously go on it everyday to check for goodies:) God Bless u Dear!
Thanks Julia! God bless you too darlin’!
Definitly goina to try! Thanks Sunshine:) You post so much thanks 4 having the time to do that God bless you! xx
These look so good, yum!!!I will make it for my sisters bridal shower this weekend.