Oven-Roasted Tomato and Chevre Bruschetta

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Oven-roasted Tomato and Chevre Bruschetta recipe perfect for your next gathering

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 plum tomatoes , halved lengthwise
	cooking spray
	1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
	24 French baguettes , sliced diagonally
	1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
	1 garlic clove , halved
	1/2 cup soft fresh goat cheese
	3 tablespoons basil , fresh , thin sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

118

Sugar

Fat

Oven-roasted Tomato and Chevre Bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-prepare appetizer that's perfect for any gathering. The combination of sweet, juicy tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, and fresh basil creates a flavor explosion that's sure to please. This recipe yields 24 slices of bruschetta, making it ideal for larger gatherings. To make this dish, start by roasting the tomatoes in the oven until they're tender and beginning to brown. Then, broil slices of bread and top them with creamy goat cheese and the roasted tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil, and serve this delicious appetizer to your guests!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°.
2.	Arrange tomatoes cut sides up, in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
3.	Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; bake at 375° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until very tender and beginning to brown.
4.	Preheat broiler to high.
5.	Brush both sides of bread slices with oil; broil 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted.
6.	Rub garlic halves over one side of each bread slice; top evenly with cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Top with tomatoes and basil.

PROS

This bruschetta is packed with flavor thanks to perfectly roasted tomatoes and creamy goat cheese.

It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a great appetizer for any gathering.

CONS

This recipe yields a lot of bruschetta, which may not be suitable for smaller gatherings.
It’s also relatively high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does contain some nutritional benefits. Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and lycopene, which may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Goat cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, which are important for building strong bones and muscles.