Bruschetta and Goat Cheese Crostini

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The perfect appetizer to enjoy with an Italian dinner. Crostini is Italian for "little toast" (i.e., toasted baguette or ciabatta). Using fresh cherry tomatoes from your farmers' market in a variety of colors makes a feast for your eyes.

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Ingredients

  • A variety of cherry tomatoes (e.g., red and yellow), quartered
  • Balsamic vinegar, to taste
  • extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (thinly sliced)
  • crostini or toasted sliced baguette
  • 1 small (3 or 4 ounce) package of chèvre (goat cheese), plain or herbed

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar and basil to create the bruschetta. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange crostini on cookie sheet with a little room in between. Spread 1 tablespoon of goat cheese on each piece of little toast.

Step 3

Spoon the chilled bruschetta on top of the goat cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes (just until thoroughly warmed). Enjoy!

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