Goat Cheese Toasts
Serves 12
Recipe By: Giada De Laurentiis
36 slice (1/2-inch thick) baguette bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Salt and coarsely ground multi-colored or black peppercorns
1/2 cup pitted Sicilian green olives or kalamata olives -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy
large baking sheets. Brush olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until
the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Blend the
goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and
creamy. Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel. Using the on/off button,
pulse just to blend. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the
cheese mixture over the crostini. Sprinkle with the olives, chives, and
more pepper. Arrange the toasts on a platter and serve. Do-Ahead Tip:
The crostini and cheese mixture can each be prepared 2 days ahead. Store
the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and
refrigerate the cheese mixture. Let the cheese mixture stand at room
temperature for 1 hour to soften slightly before spreading over the
crostini.
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
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