Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

Description: Very tasty appetizer to serve before an Italian meal. The spread can be made several days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to use.

Ingredients:

• 4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 tablespoons oil, from the tomatoes (or extra virgin olive oil)
• 8 ounces goat cheese
• 1 bunch basil leaves
• 1 loaf French baguette
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

1. Slice the baguette into 1/4 thick slices.
2. Brush the slices lightly with the olive oil.
3. Place on a baking sheet and toast in a 425 oven until browned.
4. Cool completely.
5. Combine the sundried tomatoes, oil and goat cheese in a food processor and puree until very smooth. There should not be any lumps.
6. On each crostini place a small basil leaf, or half a larger leaf.
7. Spread the goat cheese mixture on the crostini, covering half way up the basil leaf.
8. Arrange on a platter and garnish platter with additional basil.