Gorgonzola and Ricotta Bruschetta

Cuisinart original

A quick and impressive appetizer. These will go quickly, so be prepared to make a second batch!

Yields

Makes 12 bruschetta

Ingredients

12 slices (½-inch thick) French bread 1 garlic clove, smashed 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup ricotta, strained 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan ½ teaspoon sea or kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pinch ground nutmeg ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola ½ to 1 tablespoon honey


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per bruschetta: Calories 120 (46% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 5g • fat 6g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 10mg • sod. 300mg • calc. 108mg • fiber 1g

Instructions

1. Preheat the Cuisinart® Toaster Oven Broiler to 375°F on the bake setting with the rack in position B.

2. Rub one side of each slice of bread with garlic and then brush with olive oil. Bake in preheated oven for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.

3. While bread is toasting, prepare topping. In a small bowl, add the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir to combine.

4. Distribute evenly among the toasted bread, and then top with the gorgonzola. Return to oven and then set on broil for about 3 minutes, or until cheese is fully warmed.

5. Drizzle honey over bruschetta and serve immediately.