Strawberry-Gorgonzola and Chive Bruschetta

Submitted by CJAY8248

"This luscious bruschetta pairs an assertive, chive-spiked blue cheese with ripe strawberries----unbeatable! From Cooking Club of America."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 12 appetizers
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• French bread, cut in 12 slices (3/8-inch thick)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces gorgonzola, softened
• 4 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Heat broiler. In small bowl, combine oil and vinegar. Lightly brush oil mixture on one side of bread. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
2. Broil 4-6" from heat 1-2 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
3. In medium bowl, combine cheese and 2 Tblsp. of the chives. Spread toasted bread with cheese mixture. Arrange strawberries on top. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and pepper.