Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta Recipe

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Try this sweet bruschetta for a brunch or indulgent weekend breakfast. The goat cheese, fresh herbs and strawberries are part of the luxury.—Johanna Hauer, Kennebunk, Maine

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Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 pound fresh goat cheese
2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh arugula or fresh baby spinach, chopped

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; brush with oil mixture.
Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread with goat cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt.
In a small bowl, combine strawberries and arugula; layer over cheese. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 117 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Brunch Bruschetta in Country Woman April/May 2011, p44