Crostini with Ricotta and Goat Cheese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Friend in Town

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (43)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(43)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 Crostini with Ricotta and Goat Cheese
Joan Montvale, NJ 09-02-2009
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A Party Staple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe and it was so easy. My guests devoured it. Now I make it for every party and bring to friends homes. I... make in advance, refrigerate and just serve a portion that I need and save the rest for another day. We also put it on salad. Yummy!Read more
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michelle webster, NY 08-12-2009
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This is My Favorite Snack!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this once for a friend and it was so delicious, we make it nearly every time we get together now. The dip is so light... and refreshing. It is too easy to eat the whole baguette! I do not think it is bland at all like some of the other reviewers mentioned. I have a lemon and basil herb mix that I use instead of fresh basil because I hardly ever use fresh herbs before they go bad, and it adds a nice extra touch.. but even without it I thought it was great! I definitely recommend this recipe! Read more
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Kathy Renton, WA Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is absolutely delicious! It's light and tasty, and I definatly will make this again.
recipe Crostini with Ricotta and Goat Cheese
Brandi Lebanon, TN 03-25-2008
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really good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought that this was delicious. I was a little nervous to try it after reading some of the reviews, but i really thought... it was great. I added a little extra lemon zest and some juice and it was wonderful.Read more
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Anonymous 03-15-2008
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Easy and delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a crowd pleaser-my friends all asked for the recipe. The lemon and basil together were great.
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Michele Beverly Hills, CA 10-07-2007
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Great for a party
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this both with the regular and the reduced fat goat cheese sold at Trader Joe's. It's delicious either way. The... lemon zest really livens up the flavor. Also, it's super quick--zest, chop, blend by hand, and you're done.Read more