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Bruschetta with Goat Cheese, Roasted Pepper, and Basil

3.6

(30)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large red bell pepper
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature (about 1 cup)
4 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread, halved, toasted or grilled
16 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper; cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.

    Step 2

    Spread goat cheese on toasts. Top with red pepper strips. Place bruschetta on baking sheet. Bake until warm, about 5 minutes. Top each toast with 2 basil leaves and serve.

TagsItalianEuropeanStarterBakingGoat CheeseCheeseDairyBasilHerbs & SpicesBell PepperVegetableBon AppétitSugar ConsciousKidney FriendlyVegetarianPescatarianNut FreeSoy FreeKosher
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