Tomato-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Organic tomatoes, goat cheese and fresh thyme are the signature flavours of a classic Italian appetizer. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

2 logs (4 oz/250 g each) soft goat cheese, cut into 8 (1-inch/2.5 cm) slices

1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes, drained

1/4 cup (50 mL) coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives

1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil

24 slices (1/2 inch/1.25 cm thick) baguette, toasted

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1

Heat oven to 350ºF. In ungreased 1-quart shallow ovenproof gratin dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, place cheese in single layer.
2

Sprinkle tomatoes, olives, thyme leaves and pepper flakes over cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until warm. Serve with baguette slices.

Did You Know? : Check the freshness date on the package of goat cheese carefully, as it can spoil quickly. Store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator for no longer than 2 weeks.