Tomato Goat Cheese Crostini

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    24 toasts

  • Calories

    65 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Tomato Goat Cheese Crostini

This easy Tomato Goat Cheese Crostini recipe is an elevated appetizer your guests will love. The crunchy bread, creamy goat cheese, fresh tomatoes, and tangy balsamic glaze create the most complex and delicious bite. Your guests won't be able to stop talking about this dish, and it's so easy to make in just 4 steps.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 baguette sliced into 1/2” thick diagonal slices
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (12 oz) quartered
  • 2 Tbsp basil chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced or squeezed with a garlic press
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 oz goat cheese Boursin Cheese, or cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze to drizzle*, homemade or storebought
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 ̊F with a rack in the center of the oven. Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette into 1/2” thick slices, cutting them diagonally (or on the bias).
  2. Arrange toasts on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil, about 3 Tbsp for 1 baguette. Bake the toast for 7 to 10 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.* Remove them from the oven and cool to room temperature.
  3. While the toasts are in the oven, make your tomato topping. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss gently to combine.
  4. Once the toasts are cooled to room temperature, spread the goat cheese or your desired cheese over the tops of your toasts then add your tomato topping. Set the crostini on a serving platter and drizzle the tops with balsamic glaze

Notes

  • *How to Tell When Toasts are Done: When the crostini are toasted, they should be lightly browned on the outside, with a little give in the center.
  • Make-Ahead Tips:
  • Spread the cheese and add the tomato topping on the toast no more than 1 to 2 hours before serving so the bread doesn't get soggy. Add the glaze just before serving.
  • Make the tomato topping (omitting salt), toast, and balsamic glaze up to 24 hours in advance, storing them separately. Then add salt to the tomato mixture and assemble the dish just before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1toast Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbs 6g Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24toasts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1toast
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbs 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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