{"id":"41a48152-bd95-40d9-96ea-33caffeb4c36","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/41a48152-bd95-40d9-96ea-33caffeb4c36","source_url":"https://www.feastingathome.com/beet-bruschetta-with-goat-cheese-and-basil/","title":"Beet Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Basil","description":"Beet Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Basil and simple delicious appetizer that is full of amazing flavor!","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.feastingathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beet-bruschetta-w_-goat-chese-125-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 medium beets, (tennis ball sized) halved","item":"medium beets, (tennis ball sized) halved","quantity":3},{"text":"1 baguette, sliced at a diagonal into 1/3-inch thick slices","item":"baguette","quantity":1,"preparation":"sliced at a diagonal into 1/3-inch thick slices"},{"text":"Olive oil for brushing bruschetta","item":"Olive oil for brushing bruschetta"},{"text":"1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar","item":"balsamic vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"10 basil leaves – cut into ribbons","item":"basil leaves – cut into ribbons","quantity":10},{"text":"1/8 cup finely diced red onion or shallot","item":"finely diced red onion or shallot","quantity":0.125,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 oz goat cheese","item":"goat cheese","quantity":4,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"4 oz cream cheese","item":"cream cheese","quantity":4,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper","item":"cracked pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar","item":"maple syrup or sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 400F"},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium put, cover halved beets with water and boil until just tender, about 20-30 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"In the meantime, slice baguette at a diagonal. Brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt and place on a sheet pan in a 400 F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Place cream cheese and goat cheese in a bowl and warm in a microwave until just soft enough to combine easily with a fork (20 seconds). ( I place the bowl in my toaster oven on low). Mix with a fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Feel free to add some fresh chopped herbs ( basil or parsley) Set aside."},{"number":5,"text":"When beets are fork-tender, drain pot, refill with cold water and slip skins off the cooked beets under running cold water using your hands. Dice into very small 1/3-inch cubes and place in medium bowl."},{"number":6,"text":"Add finely chopped onion, salt, pepper, maple, olive oil and balsamic -stir to combine. Taste, adjusting. You want this be flavorful and juicy."},{"number":7,"text":"Assemble: Spread a little goat cheese mixture on each bruschetta creating a “trough” ( to hold beet mixture in place) and top with a Tablespoon of beet mixture. Garnish with a few basil ribbons. It’s really nice to serve when the goat cheese is still a touch warm. Serve on a white platter to show it off, or a rustic cutting board."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:49:34.046006+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:49:34.046006+00:00"}