Description
This easy baked goat cheese appetizer is made with French Bûcherondin goat cheese and marinara sauce and can be thrown together in minutes. Serve with crostini when it’s hot and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces French Bûcherondin goat cheese pressed 1-inch thick and leaving 1-inch border around baking dish
- Basil leaves optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder and sugar. Place in a baking dish and top with the goat cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until the sauce begins to bubble at edges and the cheese is hot, about 25 minutes. During last 10 minutes of baking, transfer the bread to the oven and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Garnish cheese with basil, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer