Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta Food

CAPRESE BRUSCHETTA WITH WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Add cherry tomatoes to a bowl along with olive oil and salt. Toss to coat. Spread tomatoes out on a baking sheet.
• Bake in oven to for 20 minutes. Remove and let set.
• Toast the bread. (i used a panini press, but you could toast on the grill or stove)
• In a small food processor add goat cheese and garlic powder. Blend until cheese looks whipped and soft.
• Spread cheese out on bread, top with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
• DEVOUR!

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Place the bread slices (or you can grill the bread if you prefer) and tomatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until toasted/burst.
• Remove and set aside.
• Heat balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and heat for 6-8 minutes or until reduced by about 1/3. You want it to be syrupy but not too thick.
• In a high powered blender or stand mixer, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and garlic powder. Cream until fully combined and smooth.
• To assemble the bruschetta, top each piece of bread with 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture, then top with all three kinds of tomatoes. Sprinkle with chopped basil and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and honey in a bowl. Stir in the thyme and red pepper flakes. Add the roasted peppers and shallots to the dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine, then fold in the parsley. Set aside or place in the refrigerator to marinate.
• Spread each toast with a small spoonful of goat cheese. Top with a spoonful of the pepper mixture, followed by a pinch of microgreens. Arrange on a platter and serve.

STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
• Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
• Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

GOAT CHEESE AND WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic, vinegar and 2 tbsps olive oil. Season with pepper to taste.
• Place bread on large baking sheet and brush with pastry brush using the remaining oil. Bake, watching closely, until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove bread from the oven and spread the softened goat cheese over each slice. Top with tomato bean mixture.
• Serve immediately.