Goat Cheese and Tomato Crostini
I love this dish! I know you’re thinking, ewww, goat cheese, but don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. It has a great, soft texture and a slightly tangy flavor that is very mild when heated. The warm cheese with the tomato sauce and bread is so good that I can make a meal out of it.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Cut the baguette into 1/4-to 3/8-inch-thick slices and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush both sides of the bread slices with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Bake them for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are light brown and toasted.
Step 3
Place a 3-inch round mold, ramekin, or small bowl in the center of a shallow 6-inch microwave-safe bowl and press the goat cheese into it. Quickly turn the mold over and carefully lift it away to leave a round disk of goat cheese. Or, if you don’t have a mold, simply shape the goat cheese into a round mound in the center of the microwave-safe bowl.
Step 4
Combine the tomato paste, cream, and sugar in a small bowl and pour over the goat cheese. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the tomato sauce is hot but the cheese still holds its shape. (When it’s overcooked, the edges of the cheese will begin to melt into the sauce. But it won’t affect the flavor at all, just the look.)
Step 5
Serve hot with the toasted bread slices on the side.
