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Crostini with Ricotta and Goat Cheese
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
See this recipe on air Tuesday Aug. 26 at 4:30 PM ET/PT.
Show:  Everyday Italian
Episode:  Friend in Town
24 (1/2-inch-thick) slices baguette bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
Salt and pepper


Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread slices. Grill the bread until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
 
Stir the goat cheese, ricotta cheese, basil, lemon peel, and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Spread the cheese mixture over the crostini. Arrange the toasts on a platter and serve.



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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

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