Stuffed Baguette
A hollowed baguette obviously makes a perfect shell for any filling you are in the mood for. And once stuffed and properly chilled, it becomes a neat appetizer.
This particular one is filled with all my favorite things: goat cheese/cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, olives, spicy salami, crunchy bell pepper, and fresh herbs.
Makes one 12-inch long baguette; about 24 slices
Ingredients:
- Baguette about 14-inch long
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
- ½ cup finely chopped sun dried tomatoes in olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 oz finely chopped spicy salami
- About 2 tbsp minced Italian parsley
- About 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste (very unlikely since there’re plenty of salty ingredients)
Preparation:
Slice off both ends of the baguette. Using a long thin knife and working from the both ends, hollow the baguette out leaving about ½-inch thick crust all around.
Using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Beat in the goat cheese and garlic. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Working again from the both ends, fill the baguette with the cheese mixture. Pack the filling tight. I like to use a slender tequila shot glass for pressing the filling in. Wrap the stuffed baguette very well in plastic and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to two days. Right before serving, slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices and serve. For the most neat looking slices, treat it as a cheesecake – each time slice it with a hot dry knife.
Good Idea!
Looks so delicious! One question: I would be afraid of putting the baguette into the fridge. Was it still crunchy or soft?
so creative! looks gorgeous :)
Claudia, it doesn’t become soggy after refrigerating. But the crust does lose its crunch. Which is not a bad thing here, since it is not just a bread now, it is a casing for a really good filling.
wonderful! i’ve got one more dish for my tapa party. just in case i’m too stupid to stuff everything in one go, can i cut the bread in half and stuff them separately?
Lovely! We make the same thing here in Serbia!
A wonderful idea! That looks so good!
Cheers,
Rosa
Cute! I love the effect that it makes! It’s really neat! And yhr filling sounds delicious!
I love this idea! The closest thing I’ve ever seen to this is a bread bowl filled with dip, but I like this so much more.
Brilliant! I love this - I host book club tomorrow night and I’m making this!
Amazing, the patience you have, hollowing out the baguette. Love the idea!
Thank you so much for the kind comments, guys!
lululu, sure you can do that. It will be easier to stuff shorter pieces.
That’s definitely a different edge to eating baguette toasts with the goat cheese preparation on top. Great idea!
I am soooo making this for Thanksgiving! IT looks and sounds incredible!
What a unique idea! I’ve never thought of doing that!
Oh I am sooo
digging this idea!
I love this idea!! Perfect for the holidays and snacking!
Wonderful idea–I’ll definitely try this one!
This is such a special appetizer idea. I’ll definitely use a version of this some day!
Cheers,
*Heather*
What a great idea !!!! I have no time now but in the moment I can, I’m sure I’ll try my own version.
Thank you very much!
What a clever idea! I love it. Thanks for another great suggestion!
Wow! What a gorgeous bread and fantastic idea!
Mmmm what a wonderful idea.
This is a fantastic idea. With summer approaching here, it would make a perfect addition to all the picnics we have ahead!
great idea…
wonderful and delicious, the perfect recipe for a picnic, very well done!
cheers from london,
pity
that is a fabulous idea! it would make lovely little apperitifs! i will try that on my friends! thanks Vera! :)
What a great idea, Vera! I’ll have to try that for my upcoming dinner party. There is this Herb Goat Cheese that I really like which would make the filling even easier. Did you use a pastry bag to fill the baguette? And I have to ask… did you try making homemade goat cheese? :o)
oh my goodness, seriously? I love this!
Looks yumma!! Where did you find a rounded baguette?? Awesome!
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words!
Hanaa, I didn’t use a pastry bag; just a couple of cocktail spoons. You can cut a baguette in half crosswise, it will make the stuffing easier.
I haven’t got a chance to make my own goat cheese yet :) But I haven’t given up the idea.
Gian F, once the baguette is filled, it’s easy to give it a rounded shape - just press and roll.
What a wonderful appetizer,
I have never had a preparation like this.
Bookmarked!! :)
So beautiful! I would love to serve those.
This looks so nice! I cant wait to try this and come up with other fillings, nom!
The hollowing the bread idea seems great with a tasty spinach dip inside. I’m making this recipe and a spinach dip one for a party. Thanks for the idea!
This looks VERY delicious! I can’t wait to try!
What an interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. I have a few ideas in mind for occasions when I can make this.
I immediately saved this recipe as soon as I saw the first picture! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
This is sheer GENIUS! I’m going to have to organise a picnic now to have an excuse to make this and wow some friends.
I am so amazed at how much great food is out there. I think you could do so many variations of this, I’m thinking Mexican! Thanks
Interesting way to use a baguette as an ingredient.
Thanks!
WOW! I am drooling.
What an amazing site you have! You are so talented! Found you while stumbling! :)
Hi Vera, How do you get your knife hot & dry? Do you place it in the oven…?
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I will have to give this a try sometime, great picture by the way!
What a great idea! I had never thought of using a baguette that way. The slices look gorgeous - sort of like a stained glass window. Great idea and great pictures, thanks for sharing!