Crostini with Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers
This Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Crostini is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors. Crispy toasted baguette slices are layered with smooth goat cheese, sweet roasted red peppers, and a hint of fresh herbs for an elegant yet easy appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup thinly sliced roasted peppers - drained and pated dry.
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- .5 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- and 2 tbsp drained capers
- 8 oz goat cheese room temperature
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the thin sliced roasted peppers with 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, .5 tsp kosher salt (or to taste), 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper and 2 tbsp drained capers. Cover and marinate for 3-4 hours at room temp. Taste for seasoning.
- Top toast points with generous portion of room temperature goat cheese and then top with the roasted pepper mixture. Ensure each piece has a few capers. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.