Best Pesto Goat Cheese Toasts Recipes

PESTO-GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

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I came across this recipe years ago. Everyone who tries these little toasts absolutely loves them. The pesto is easy to find in the grocery store, and it blends beautifully with the tangy, creamy goat cheese. -Jennifer Kunz, Troy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 log (11 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 16 slices
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; top with cheese., Bake until cheese begins to brown and bread is toasted, 10-12 minutes. Top with pesto. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VEGETABLE PESTO SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

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Categories Cheese Citrus Dairy Leafy Green Herb Mushroom Vegetable Broil Vegetarian Quick & Easy Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
16 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons well-stirred refrigerated prepared basil pesto
1 (12-inch) baguette
8 ounces soft mild goat cheese
4 cups frisée or other mixed greens
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Toss together bell peppers, shiitakes, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then arrange in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until peppers begin to brown on edges, about 8 minutes. Turn vegetables over and broil until lightly charred, about 6 minutes more. Transfer to a clean bowl and toss with pesto. Leave broiler on.
Halve baguette crosswise, then lengthwise. Spread cheese over cut side of each piece. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until cheese is golden brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
Toss vegetables with frisée, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve salad with goat cheese toasts.