Crostini With Cheese Torta & Marinated Bell Peppers

"From A Taste of Italy (1996) by The American Cooking Guild: "A combination of dazzling colors, the bell pepper topping turns this cheese torta into a spectacular party appetizer!" Cook time is marinating time."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Dice roasted bell peppers into squares.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, herbs, capers, and garlic. Add salt and pepper.
  • Marinate 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, feta, and goat cheese until smooth.
  • Shape into a mound on a large serving plate; slightly flatten the top.
  • Pour peppers over cheese; garnish with pine nuts and basil. Surround with crostini.
  • For Plain Crostini: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices; cut large slices in half. Toast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes. When golden brown, rub with garlic if desired. Brush with extra virgin olive oil or melted butter. Bread can also be pan-fried in oil or butter.

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Hi! I'm very blessed with a daughter and 3 sons, all teens who don't hate me lol. I am passionate about my family, and being an Italian family makes us all foodies by nature! I love to cook just about anything that's rustic style, and I eat fairly naturally and vegetarian.
 
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