Ina Garten Goat Cheese Toasts

Ina Garten Goat Cheese Toasts
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Ina Garten’s Goat Cheese Toasts is made with a fresh baguette, good olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, creamy goat cheese, and pitted green olives. This delicious Goat Cheese Toasts recipe creates a tasty appetizer that takes about 25 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

This Goat Cheese Toasts Recipe Is From Go-To Dinner Cookbook by Ina Garten.

Ingredients Needed:

  • 1 fresh baguette (1 French baguette)
  • Olive oil (good quality)
  • Kosher salt (or sea salt) and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
  • 8 oz (225 g) creamy goat cheese (like Montrachet), at room temperature
  • Pitted green olives, such as Castelvetrano, halved

How To Cook Goat Cheese Toasts:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice Baguette: Slice the baguette diagonally into twelve ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick pieces.
  3. Prepare Toasts: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the toasts are browned and crisp.
  5. Garlic Rub: Once the toasts are cool enough to handle, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of the garlic.
  6. Assemble: Spread the goat cheese evenly over the toasts and top with halved green olives.
  7. Serve: Serve the toasts warm or at room temperature.
Ina Garten Goat Cheese Toasts
Ina Garten Goat Cheese Toasts

Recipe Tips

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use a fresh baguette and high-quality goat cheese. Fresh garlic also adds a more robust taste.
  • Don’t Over-Bake: Keep an eye on the toasts while baking. They should be crispy and golden but not burnt. Over-baking can make them too hard to enjoy.
  • Rub Garlic While Warm: Rub the garlic on the toasts while they’re still warm. This helps the garlic flavor infuse better into the bread.
  • Spread Goat Cheese Evenly: Make sure to spread the goat cheese evenly on each toast. This ensures every bite has a consistent flavor.
  • Top with Olives Right Before Serving: Add the olives to the toasts just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent them from making the toasts soggy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Refrigerate: Let the leftover Goat Cheese Toasts cool to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: To reheat leftover Goat Cheese Toasts, place them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until warm and crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 toast (of 12)

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  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Sodium: 220 mg
  • Potassium: 80 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g

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Ina Garten Goat Cheese Toasts

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:12 servingsCalories:120 kcal Best Season:Available

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Ina Garten’s Goat Cheese Toasts is made with a fresh baguette, good olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, creamy goat cheese, and pitted green olives. This delicious Goat Cheese Toasts recipe creates a tasty appetizer that takes about 25 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 12 people.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice Baguette: Slice the baguette diagonally into twelve ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick pieces.
  3. Prepare Toasts: Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the toasts are browned and crisp.
  5. Garlic Rub: Once the toasts are cool enough to handle, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of the garlic.
  6. Assemble: Spread the goat cheese evenly over the toasts and top with halved green olives.
  7. Serve: Serve the toasts warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, use a fresh baguette and high-quality goat cheese. Fresh garlic also adds a more robust taste.
  • Don’t Over-Bake: Keep an eye on the toasts while baking. They should be crispy and golden but not burnt. Over-baking can make them too hard to enjoy.
  • Rub Garlic While Warm: Rub the garlic on the toasts while they’re still warm. This helps the garlic flavor infuse better into the bread.
  • Spread Goat Cheese Evenly: Make sure to spread the goat cheese evenly on each toast. This ensures every bite has a consistent flavor.
  • Top with Olives Right Before Serving: Add the olives to the toasts just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent them from making the toasts soggy.
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