Goat Cheese, Red Pepper, and Basil Crostini

By suedo

Ingredients

• 12 slices of baguette, sliced at a 45-degree angle about 1/2-inch thick
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
• Roasted bell pepper
• Fresh basil leaves
• Red pepper flakes

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Adapted from ideas.evite.com

Preparation

Step 1

To make crostini, preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and arrange evenly on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake until just barely golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

Spread 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on each crostini, then top with a strip of roasted bell pepper, small fresh basil leaf, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Arrange crostini on a serving platter.

Crostini (without the toppings) can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.


ALTERNATIVE
Blue Cheese and Red Grape Crostini With Balsamic Glaze: Add 1 teaspoon of crumbled blue cheese onto the goat cheese and top with 1 red grape sliced in half and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. (Balsamic glaze is a thick balsamic syrup that can be found in the vinegar section of the market.)