Jeremy and I went on vacation a couple of weeks ago and we had this AMAZING appetizer and I tried to copy it. If I would have had baby spinach I would have added a little bit and very thinly sliced red onion to this bread. But it was great as is!
Pesto -
3 C. basil leaves
1/2 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 cloves garlic
dash of salt
dash of pepper
I put this all into a food processor and let it all blend together until it forms a sauce consistency.
Cut your Italian loaf of bread in a diagonal. Place on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven (400 degrees) for 5 minutes - flip bread and repeat.
Spread pesto sauce on bread then drizzle with EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar. Place a very thinly sliced piece of tomato on top of that and bake for another 5 minutes.
Take out your amazing bread and top it with goat cheese - I used the garlic and basil flavored kind but I like the plain goat cheese just as well. My husband likes fresh mozzarella on his. I think you could use any soft cheese you like but if you are wondering what goat cheese tastes like - TRY IT - it is amazing! It is creamy and works amazing with this recipe.
Remember - buy local and organic whenever possible! Taste the difference.
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