Goat Cheese-Sweet Red Pepper Bruschetta
A crisp, crunchy appetizer of tangy goat cheese and sweet red peppers topped with a festive touch of green parsley.
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Servings: 12
Calories: 134kcal
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced on a diagonal, 1/2-inch thick (about 20-24 slices)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 ounces soft goat cheese
- 4 oz. full-fat cream cheese
- 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 jar of commercial preserved roasted sweet red peppers
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and brush olive oil on them lightly. Slide the baking sheet in the oven and toast just until slightly browned and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Rub each slice with garlic.
- Drain the liquid from the jar of peppers and lay them on several thickness of paper towels and blot dry. Cut the peppers into pieces to fit the slices of toast.
- Add the goat cheese, cream cheese and the cream to a medium-size bowl. Use a hand mixer on low speed to beat until creamy and smooth.
- Spread one tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture on each slice of toast, add slices of the red pepper and top with a sprig of fresh thyme. Arrange the appetizers on a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Whip the goat cheese mixture until smooth, adding a tablespoon or so of cream if necessary.
- Garnish the appetizers with any fresh herb such as chopped basil, parsley leaves, snipped chives or whatever fresh herb you have on hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g