Tomato Cheese Crostini

This recipe for crostini features a wonderful flavor combination of sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese and Gruyère cheese. This dish works great as an appetizer or an accompaniment to a salad or main entrée.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 to 4 ounces soft goat cheese with garlic and herbs
1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 long French bread baguette
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to broil and position oven rack 6 inches from broiling element.
2. Combine goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, Gruyère cheese and pepper in medium bowl; stir well.
3. Slice bread into 30 (1/4-inch) slices. Arrange on baking sheet and lightly brush tops with olive oil. Broil for about 1 minute or until light golden.
4. Spread each bread slice with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture and return to oven. Broil until cheese begins to melt and brown.
5. Top each slice with two tomato pieces. Serve immediately.

Makes 15 servings.

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