Bruschetta With Sauteed Sweet Peppers and Creamy Gorgonzola Recipe

Name: Bruschetta With Sauteed Sweet Peppers and Creamy Gorgonzola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; baguette; 3 ounces creamy gorgonzola or 3 ounces other blue cheese, at room temperature

Servings: persons

olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
baguette
3 ounces creamy gorgonzola or 3 ounces other blue cheese, at room temperature

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
3
Add the peppers and cook until soft, about 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Sprinkle with the sugar and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
5
Stir in the capers and basil, and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
6
Set aside.
7
Slice the baguette crosswise into 18 thin round slices.
8
Brush the bread rounds lightly with olive oil on 1 side.
9
Arrange them in rows, oil side up, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
10
Top each toast round with a teaspoonful of the pepper mixture.
11
Place 2 small pieces of Gorgonzola on top.
12
Return the toast to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes and warm through.
13
Serve immediately.

105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips, 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips, ½ teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Bruschetta With Sauteed Sweet Peppers and Creamy Gorgonzola falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bruschetta With Sauteed Sweet Peppers and Creamy Gorgonzola

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