Goat Cheese Crostini
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 French Baguette
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ c. milk
  • 1 - 5-8 oz log of creamy fresh Chèvre goat cheese
  • 1 box of large fresh basil leaves (at least 24 leaves)
  • 3 c. freshly shredded Romano (and/or Italian blend) of cheese
  • 6-8 Roma tomatoes (depending upon their size)
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
Instructions
  1. Slice French baguette into ¾” slices (approx. 24 slices).
  2. Slice Roma tomatoes into thin, but firm slices.
  3. In a bowl, combine eggs and milk and beat together.
  4. On the stove top, a tablespoon or so of olive oil in a skillet.
  5. One at a time, using a fork, dip the French bread into the milk and egg mixture, then into the cheese mixture (coating both sides of the bread with cheese).
  6. Place cheese coated bread into the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown. Remove and place on a plate.
  7. Cook up all the bread in this fashion.
  8. Spread a generous portion of goat cheese over the cheese bread.
  9. Place one fresh basil leaf over the goat cheese and top with a slice of Roma tomato. If you'd like, sprinkle a little black pepper on top.
  10. This recipe is delicious when served warm. However, you can pre-prepare the cheese bread the day of your party. Then, just before you are getting ready to serve the appetizer, you can warm the cheese bread in a skillet (do not microwave or the bread will get mushy) and immediately top with goat cheese, basil and tomato. (Tomatoes can be either warm or cold. I happen to like the taste of the warm bread, with the cool tomato). Et voilà! You are ready to serve. This recipe is also great for a weekend brunch along with your favorite egg, omelette or Quiche dish.
Recipe by at https://maryannridinispencer.com/cheese-crostini-with-goat-cheese-basil-and-tomato/