Goat Cheese Crostini

Serve with a delicious salad!

The nice thing about Goat Cheese Crostini is you can it by itself as an appetizer, or pair it with a delicious salad to make it more of a side dish or meal. This kind of cheese likes to have other flavors mixed in, so don't be shy, use your imagination. All kinds of herbs work well. This is a great recipe for a Mother's Day brunch, but you can also serve it as finger food at a cocktail party.

What you'll need:
- 8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices French OR Italian bread, each cut into quarters on the diagonal
- 1 (5.03-ounce) package soft goat cheese, at room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives, OR other fresh herbs as desired
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).

2. Toast bread on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove toasts. Preheat the broiler. (Toast can be made ahead up to 2 days. Cool completely and store tightly covered.)

3. While bread is toasting, combine goat cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl, blending well. Spread cheese mixture on toasts and sprinkle with Parmesan.*

4. Broil crostini about 2-inches from heat source until cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

*The cheese mixture can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days.

This easy appetizer makes 32 beautiful servings. Serve on your favorite party platter or salad plates.

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