STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

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The way the tangy, slightly salty goat cheese works with the syrupy, balsamic-coated strawberries and crispy, charred bread is a thing of beauty.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup balsamic vinegar
12 slices Italian bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound strawberries, washed and diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
1 cup goat cheese, room temperature
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.
Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 460.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g