Creamy Crostini

By lorik

Ingredients

• 6 oz goat cheese, softened
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 1/2 tsp minced lemon zest, divided
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 12 baguette slices, 1/2 inch thick
• olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Mix goat cheese, thyme, 1 tsp zest, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper.

Preheat broiler to high with rack 3-4 inches from element.

Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush one side of each with oil. Broil bread, oiled side up, until golden, 2 minutes.

Spread 1 Tbsp cheese mixture on each each crostini and garnish with remaining 1 1/2 tsp of zest. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

Per serving, 257 cal, 6g total fat (4g sat), 13mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 39g carbs, 2g fiber, 13g protein.