This Olive Bruschetta with Whipped Goat Cheese recipe is elegant enough for guests but simple enough throw together and eat leaning over your kitchen sink.
Servings: 12servings
Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch
Ingredients
1loaf baguette or your favorite bread
1cupgrape or cherry tomatoesquartered
1 9.5ouncejar Mezzetta Katamala olivespitted and halved
2ouncescapers
3tbspolive oil and extra to brush bread
1tbspred wine vinegar
1/2tspblack pepper
pinchof Kosher salt to taste
8ozgoat cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Slice bread on the bias and lay in a dry sheet pan. Brush with olive oil and put until the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Mix Katamala olives, tomtoes, capers, olive oil, vinegar, sald and pepper in a medium bowls and let them sit for a few minutes to marinate.
Add goat cheese to a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer) and whip on high for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is creamy and light.
Assemble Olive Bruchetta by layering whipped goat cheese on the toasted bread and topping with olive mixtures. Garnish with parsley and serve!