Goat Cheese Toasts

Cooks4_6's Note:

Oh my gosh this is a wonderful appetizer! My girlfriend served it at a party and I would not leave without the recipe! Serve it with a homemade brushetta mix or one you purchase ready made -- YUM!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 loaf French baguette , sliced into 36 1/2 inch segments
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons Italian parsley , finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves , finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel , finely grated

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Arrange the bread slices on a large baking sheet.
3. Brush olive oil over the bread slices.
4. Bake until pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
5. Blend goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
6. Add parsley, thyme and lemon peel; pulsing to blend.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Place in a serving dish along side the toast and brushetta mix.
9. Have guests spread cheese mixture on the toast and top with brushetta.
10. Awesome flavor - Enjoy!

Reviews

[KPD]

this was really good. i made this for dd's spaghetti dinner bday party. i made this along with bruschetta and crostini. as another reviewer said...the lemon peel makes this special and gives a burst of flavor. i used a whipped cream cheese with chives and roasted garlic and herb flavored goat cheese. i also added lots of cracked black pepper. it was really nice because i was able to make everything up ahead of time and it was a cinch with the food processor. served it all together on the same platter just like the photo! thanks for sharing!! nice and easy appy!

[Mia #3]

This is a great appetizer, everyone in my family just loved it, and all of my friends went crazy over them. Deeeeeeeeeelicious.

[BarbryT]

The lemon peel makes this spread very special. I cut the recipe in half and added 1/2 t salt...which initially I thought was too much. But it has aged nicely. I made some bruchetta topping but personally prefer the toasts with just this spread. Delicious!