Black Pepper-Basil Farmer's Cheese Bruschetta with Tomato (Bobby Flay) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
8 ounces fresh farmer's cheese |
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest |
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for bread |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for bread and garnish |
8 slices french baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick |
extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling |
4 whole cloves garlic |
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered |
Directions:
1. Place cheese, basil, and lemon zest in a food processor and process until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse 2 times to incorporate.
2. Heat grill to high. Brush bread with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and rub with garlic cloves. Grill bread on each side for 1 minute or until slightly charred. Spread each slice with some of the farmer's cheese mixture and top with tomato and more cracked black pepper.
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