Description
Creamy baked goat cheese with a simple tomato topping. Serve hot with crusty bread for a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Baguette sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 lbs (227 g) French Bûcherondin goat cheese
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, onion powder, and sugar.
- Place tomato mixture in a baking dish and top with goat cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the sauce bubbles at the edges and the cheese is hot.
- During the last 10 minutes of baking, add the baguette slices to the oven and toast until golden brown.
- Garnish cheese with basil, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh garlic minced instead of dried.
- To prevent the goat cheese from becoming too dry, reduce baking time if necessary.
- Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 20