Goat Cheese Bruschetta Crostini

This delicious appetizer is packed with flavor and a medley of textures. It's a great summertime snack to serve guests and can be made with garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Herbed goat cheese adds a layer of richness to this classic app!

Course Appetizers, Snacks

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Recipe Type Garden Harvest, New Year's Eve, Party, Served Cold, Summer Snacks

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Angela G.

Ingredients

12 oz multi-colored cherry tomatoes quartered
¼ cup basil leaves
2 tablespoon olive oil divided
2 teaspoon garlic paste
¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper more or less to taste
1 baguette sliced into 8 slices
4 oz garlic and herb goat cheese
2 tablespoon balsamic glaze more or less to taste

Instructions

Prepare bruschetta. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a small mixing bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside and allow the flavors to meld for 5-10 minutes.
Toast crostini. While bruschetta marinates, slice the baguette into 8 slices, cutting at a deep angle to create extra surface area.
Lightly brush both sides of each slice with the remaining olive oil.
Set oven to a low broil. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the middle rack and broil for about 1 minute on each side of until lightly golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
Assemble bruschetta crostini. Spread each slice of baguette with 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
Top with bruschetta and a drizzle of balsamic glaze then serve.

Notes

To make your own balsamic glaze simply whisk together 4 parts balsamic vinegar with 1 part sugar.

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