Goat Cheese Crostini - Giada Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Crostini - Giada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baguette; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; salt; pepper; 1/2 cup pitted sicilian green olives or 1/2 cup kalamata olive, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Servings: persons

1 baguette
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
salt
pepper
1/2 cup pitted sicilian green olives or 1/2 cup kalamata olive, finely chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush them with olive oil.
3
Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
4
Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
5
Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel.
6
Using the on/off button, pulse just to blend.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. (I use kosher salt & fresh-ground pepper).
8
Spread the cheese mixture over the crostini.
9
Sprinkle with the olives, chives, and more pepper. Arrange the toasts on a platter and serve.
10
Do-Ahead Tip: The crostini and cheese mixture can each be prepared 2 days ahead. Store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate the cheese mixture. Let the cheese mixture stand at room temperature for 1 hour to soften slightly before spreading over the crostini.

428

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baguette, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Crostini - Giada 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.

Goat Cheese Crostini - Giada

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