Goat Cheese Toasts

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, cut into 36 slices (1/2 inch thick)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
• 4 ounces light cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chives, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely grated
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Arrange bread on 2 baking sheets.

3. 3

   Brush olive oil over the bread.

4. 4

   Bake until bread is golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend the goat cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Add the parsley, thyme, and lemon peel.

7. 7

   Using the on/off button, pulse just to blend.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Spread cheese mixture over toast.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with chives and more pepper.