Goat Cheese Toasts

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!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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!