Crostini With Feta Chile Spread


Fantastic appetizer from bon appetit. Use whatever fresh, mild chilies you can find. Great with a hearty zinfandel or pale ale.

Steps


Prepare medium heat grill.
Char poblano and jalapeno chilies until blackened all over.
Wrap chilies in paper bag and let stand 15 minutes.
Peel , seed , and coarsely chop 2 poblano chiles and jalapeno chile.
Transfer to processor.
Add feta , sour cream , chopped fresh dill and lemon juice to processor.
Puree until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill until firm enough to spread , about 2 hours.
Peel , seed and thinly slice remaining poblano chile.
This can be made 1 day ahead.
Prepare barbecue grill to medium-high heat.
Brush 1 side of baguette slices with extra virgin olive oil.
Grill oiled side of bread until toasted , about 2 minutes.
Transfer toasts to platter.
Spoon about 2 teaspoons chile spread over each toast , top with thinly slices poblano chile , and serve.

Ingredients


poblano chiles, jalapeno chile, feta cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, baguette, extra virgin olive oil