Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Ingredients
Toast:
Twelve 4-inch-long baguette slices (each about 1/3-inch-thick)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Topping:
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces ripe red heirloom tomatoes, coarsely diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
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Directions
PREP TIME
20
MINS
COOKING TIME
15
MINS
Serves
Serves
6
Make-Ahead:
The baguette slices can be toasted 8 hours ahead, stored airtight at room temperature.
To toast the bread:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
On a heavy baking sheet, arrange the bread slices in a single layer. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the bread slices and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until they are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and cool.
To make the topping and serve:
In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes, shallots, vinegar, basil, garlic, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread the goat cheese over the toasted bread and top with tomato mixture. Drizzle the accumulated juices from the tomato mixture over the toasts and serve.
