Beef Toast Points with Horseradish Spread (Printable)

Savory roast beef and crispy toast with tangy horseradish cream—an elegant appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Toast Points

01 - 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Beef

03 - 7 ounces thinly sliced roast beef, deli-style or homemade

→ Horseradish Spread

04 - ½ cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
06 - 1 tablespoon sour cream
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - ½ teaspoon lemon juice
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Trim crusts from bread slices and cut each slice diagonally into two triangles.
03 - Place bread triangles on a baking sheet and brush lightly with softened butter.
04 - Toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
05 - In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, horseradish, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread a thin layer of horseradish mixture over each toast point.
07 - Top each with a folded slice of roast beef.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and additional black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These toast points look incredibly fancy but come together in just 20 minutes when youre in a pinch for unexpected guests.
  • The horseradish cream balances perfectly with the rich beef, creating that rare appetizer that pleases both the adventurous eaters and the traditionalists at your table.
02 -
  • Always let the toast points cool completely before adding the spread, or youll end up with a melty mess that slides right off.
  • The spread can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, which actually improves the flavor as the ingredients meld together overnight.
03 -
  • For extra crispness, brush both sides of the bread with butter before toasting, creating a water resistant barrier that keeps the toast points from getting soggy even with the spread.
  • When selecting your roast beef at the deli counter, ask for it to be sliced at a number 2 thickness, which is thin enough to fold nicely but substantial enough to provide a good beef flavor.

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