When we mention to friends that we used to go back country camping and portaging in our younger days (slightly dramatic, I know), they have this look of confusion because they can’t picture us actually camping and roughing it! Well, it’s true – we did use to go portaging in the summer, but of course, we’re not one of those hard core campers because we always had two coolers of food and a variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) with us! This appetizer is courtesy of our friends who introduced us to back country camping and portaging. I remember the first time I had my first bite of this deliciousness – it was by a campfire and of course, we didn’t have baguettes with us while camping so they served it with crackers! When I got back to the city, I was so in love with this smoked oyster and brie combo that I decided to have this as my lunch everyday that week and switched the crackers to a nice, crusty, toasted baguette! Ever since then, Arkadi and I have been hooked on them. Most people are a little confused or a little hesitant to try this smoked oyster and brie crostini, but trust us, you will be hooked on them too! Here’s the play by play on how to make this appetizer for you:
- head of garlic
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- baguette
- brie
- smoked oysters
- To roast the garlic:
- cut the top off
- sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil
- wrap in foil and bake at 400 F for 30 mins
- To assemble:
- cut baguette into ¼'' (inch) slices
- spread roasted garlic on each slice
- top with sliced brie
- slightly melt the brie in the oven or toaster oven
- then finish off with a smoked oyster or two on each crostini
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This is really beautiful, and if there’s brie then I’m in!
Great! Glad to hear you like brie!
Se ve maravilloso e irresistible tambièn ,abrazos.
muchas gracias! 🙂
A very unusual flavor combination, but sounds very interesting. I’ve never tried smoked oysters before.
Give them a try and let us know how you like it! 🙂
What an interesting combo! This sounds so delicious : )
Thank you!
These crostinis with smoked oysters look awesome…what a great finger food.
Thanks for the recipes…hope you have a great week 😀
Thanks so much for your feedback! 🙂
I can smell the delight of these from here! Yum!
Ha! Great! Thank you!
I’m not that fond of oysters but you are tempting me and, looking at your bruschetta is making me change my mind 🙂
Great! Hope you get a chance to try and enjoy this! 🙂
Love crostini- and your recipe looks absolutely divine. The creamy smoked cheese with the oyster and garlic sounds amazing! 🙂
Glad to hear you like this combination!
I have lived in Great Lakes country for years, but have yet to do a portage. If I go, I totally want to bring a plate of these oysters. I love seafood and they look amazing!
Excellent! Hope the portaging and oyster combo will work out for you soon! 😉 Thanks!
I adore oysters and what an outstanding way to feature them!
Appreciate your kind words!
What a fancy camping trip! I think anyone would be considered the “hostess with the mostest” serving this appetizer at a party. Looks delicious!
True, it’s not a typical camping food. Thanks very much for stopping by!
I actually didn’t know what portaging was, so I googled it. The first google auto-fill was “portaging in Ontario”. I guess you’re at the portaging hot-spot! I would love to try it sometime.
And speaking of something that I would love to try, THIS FREAKING APPETIZER! This looks like the most delicious thing ever!
Do it! It’s quite an experience! Thanks very much!
How fancy! I tried my first oyster a few months ago and the texture threw me off. Maybe it will be better smoked.
PS: I love your cheese board!
I understand…the texture is a bit different. Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Portaging always sounded so romantic until I thought about all the hard work involved. I love camping and especially how food cooked over a campfire tastes so much better than in my kitchen. The truth is probably more that I was completely exhausted and a paper sack with salt on it would taste good. 🙂
Your crostini would please every camper I know.
Haha! Thanks for being honest there!
Yum, brie is so delicious. If they sold smaller wheels I’d probably have it more often. Your Crostini look really tasty!
Thanks very much!
I developed an allergy to oysters so I will just have to enjoy this with just the brie and roasted garlic -which still sounds delicious!
We understand! Thank you! 🙂
I love brie, and I never would’ve thought of this combination – love it!
Glad to hear you like this combo! Thanks!
I’ve never done portaging (love the idea of it, though1) but have done plenty of camping. Alas, those days are long behind me — now I’d rent a cabin in the woods rather than pitch a tent. Anyway, really lovely recipe. All the flavors go together so well! Really good stuff — thanks.
Yes, we have gradually moved on to cottaging ourselves…Thanks for your comment!
These sound amazing! The smoked oysters sound awesome with the brie cheese 🙂
Thanks Kelly!
Brie and oysters!! This is gourmet kind of eating. Love it.
Thanks!
I grew up eating smoked oysters. I love how you have kicked them up a notch here. These appetizers look gourmet and delicious.
Really?! Fun! Thanks for your kind words!
These do look addicting!!! yum!!
Thank you!
Sounds like an interesting combo! I’m not sure if I’ve ever had smoked oysters before. And I’m positive I’ve never gone camping before… totally not my thing, haha. What is portaging??
Thanks for being honest here! 😉 Portaging is when you carry a canoe over the land (island) after paddling for hours and then you have to paddle some more and portage some more to get to the camp site! Fun, eh?!
Never had oysters & brie together before!! Willing to try though 🙂 xoxo
Give it a try and let us know how you like them !
You mean to tell me you didn’t take baguettes with you on camping trips?! (hehe)
This looks absolutely scrumptious!
Haha! Baguettes would definitely be sticking out of our backpacks! Imagine! 🙂 Thanks!
I love smoked oysters, never thought about eating them while camping what a lovely treat!!
It’s definitely not an ordinary camping snack, that’s for sure! Thanks!
Smoked oysters and brie by the campfire?!?! Now that’s my kinda camping for sure! This looks insanely delicious (I love both oysters and brie!) yet also so very simple! Wonderful post! 😀
Thanks very much for your comment! Glad to hear you like this combo!
Sounds delicious! I love smoked oysters but I’ve never really been sure what to serve them with. The brie cheese sounds like an amazing combination!
Yeah, on their own they are a bit too strong for our liking…we like combining them with cheese. Thanks!
These are very unique flavors combined – I’ve never seen oysters with brie!
Great! Glad to hear you like it!
What a fantastic appetizer!Love all these rich flavors! 😉 ela
Appreciate your feedback!
Uuuuuuh, I’m very intrigued! Where do you get smoked oysters?do you buy them ready-smoked? Cheers, Tobi
Yes, we bought them from a local store. Thanks!
Such a scrumptious appetizer! I can totally understand how you fell in love with this delightful snack over a campfire. Oh, how I miss camping! Thanks for sharing, Sarah!
Thanks for your kind words! Glad to meet another camping fan! 😉
Smoked oyster and Brie…A heavenly combo, Sarah. Absolutely love the use of pretzel baguette instead of standard one.
Have a wonderful day!
Angie
Appreciate your feedback Angie!
These sound amazing!
Many thanks! 🙂
Love this, sounds so good!
Appreciate your comment!
I shall try these without the camping element!
Haha! Got it! 😉
This looks delicious!
Thanks very much!