Goat Cheese and Tomato Crostini

Name: Goat Cheese and Tomato Crostini
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1-pound French baguette; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces goat cheese; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 1/4 cup cream; 1 tablespoon sugar

December 9, 2011

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.

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