Best Broiled Goat Cheese Toasts With Marinated Greens Recipes

Beans and Greens Bruschetta with Broiled Goat Cheese image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 1-pound loaves French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch broccoli rabe
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Transfer to the oven and toast until just crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Preheat the broiler; position a rack in top third of the oven.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until al dente, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Transfer the broccoli rabe to a food processor and add cannellini beans, garlic, shallot, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse to roughly chop. Transfer to a bowl, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of the goat cheese, and bind together with hands.
Top each piece of toast with a heaping tablespoon of the beans-and-greens mixture and then with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining goat cheese. Broil until the cheese is golden, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Goat Cheese Toasts image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

36 slices (1/2-inch thick) baguette bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Salt and coarsely ground multi-colored or black peppercorns
1/2 cup pitted Sicilian green olives or kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel. Using the on/off button, pulse just to blend. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the cheese mixture over the crostini. Sprinkle with the olives, chives, and more pepper. Arrange the toasts on a platter and serve.
Do-Ahead Tip: The crostini and cheese mixture can each be prepared 2 days ahead. Store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate the cheese mixture. Let the cheese mixture stand at room temperature for 1 hour to soften slightly before spreading over the crostini.

Goat Cheese Toasts image

Yield Makes 12 toasts

Number Of Ingredients 3

two 1/3-inch-thick diagonally cut slices of Italian or French bread
Olive oil for brushing the toasts
1/4 pound soft mild goat cheese

Steps:

On a baking sheet broil the bread slices under a preheated broiler about 3 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, our until they are golden, and brush on side of each toast lightly with the oil. spread the oiled sides evenly with the goat cheese, covering them completely, and sprinkle the cheese with pepper to taste. Return the goat cheese toasts to the broiler and broil them for 1 minute, or until the cheese is melted slightly and glistening. Serve the toasts warm or a room temperature.