Best 11 Pesto Goat Cheese Toasts Recipes

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Pesto goat cheese toasts are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy meal. The combination of pesto, goat cheese, and toasted bread creates a flavorful and satisfying bite that is sure to please everyone. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have a delicious and impressive appetizer that will be the star of the show.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PESTO-GOAT CHEESE TOASTS



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I came across this recipe years ago. Everyone who tries these little toasts absolutely loves them. The pesto is easy to find in the grocery store, and it blends beautifully with the tangy, creamy goat cheese. -Jennifer Kunz, Troy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
1 log (11 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 16 slices
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; top with cheese., Bake until cheese begins to brown and bread is toasted, 10-12 minutes. Top with pesto. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PESTO EGG TOAST



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons pesto
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large eggs
1 slice sourdough bread
2 tablespoons store-bought garlic mayonnaise
3 slices Gouda
2 to 3 thin slices heirloom tomato
Fresh basil leaves, for topping
Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the oven to its broiler setting and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Add the pesto and red pepper flakes to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Allow to heat for 1 minute. Crack the eggs into the pesto and cook to your liking, 4 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread the sourdough with the garlic mayonnaise. Top with the cheese, then broil until toasted and the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Top the toasted bread with the sliced tomato and basil leaves. Top with the eggs, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

VEGETABLE PESTO SALAD WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE TOASTS



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Categories     Cheese     Citrus     Dairy     Leafy Green     Herb     Mushroom     Vegetable     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips
16 large fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons well-stirred refrigerated prepared basil pesto
1 (12-inch) baguette
8 ounces soft mild goat cheese
4 cups frisée or other mixed greens
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Toss together bell peppers, shiitakes, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then arrange in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until peppers begin to brown on edges, about 8 minutes. Turn vegetables over and broil until lightly charred, about 6 minutes more. Transfer to a clean bowl and toss with pesto. Leave broiler on.
  • Halve baguette crosswise, then lengthwise. Spread cheese over cut side of each piece. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil 2 to 3 inches from heat until cheese is golden brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Toss vegetables with frisée, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve salad with goat cheese toasts.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Goat Cheese     Basil     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 ouncres cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup pesto

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

WARM GOAT-CHEESE TOASTS



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Chevre toasts with pesto make for a delightful accompaniment to any salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 baguette
1 large log (11 ounces) soft goat cheese
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 jar (6 ounces) best-quality store-bought pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut baguette into 16 slices (each about 1/2 inch thick). Space slices evenly on a baking sheet. Cut cheese into 16 rounds, placing them atop slices as you work. (If cheese crumbles, press it firmly onto bread.)
  • Drizzle oil over cheese, letting it drip onto crusts. Bake until undersides of bread are golden brown and cheese begins to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Top each toast with 1/2 teaspoon pesto. Serve warm.

GOAT CHEESE-PESTO CROSTINI



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Guests will think you fussed over these elegant appetizers-but the recipe conveniently calls for jarred pesto.-Cindie Haras, Boca Raton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons prepared pesto
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), cut into 24 slices
8 bacon strips, diced
1 package (4 ounces) herbed goat cheese
1/2 cup fresh arugula or baby spinach, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with pesto mixture. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Combine goat cheese and arugula; spread over bread. Sprinkle with bacon and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a popular spread around our house, but we're big fans of goat cheese, and of course, we love pesto!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces goat cheese, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar basil pesto, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Chill before using.
  • Serve with crackers, if desired.

CHEESE AND PESTO TOASTS



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Spread toast with pesto, add fresh tomatoes and cheddar, and broil to melty amazingness...and then you'll understand this recipe's ease and elegance.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf (1 lb.) Italian bread, cut into 12 slices, toasted
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
4 plum tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 24 slices

Steps:

  • Spread toast slices with pesto; place on baking sheet.
  • Top with tomatoes and cheese.
  • Broil 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

PESTO GOAT CHEESE DIP



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Super quick and easy dip that tastes like you fussed. The amounts are approximate - you can make as much or as little as you want. The pine nuts could be toasted before hand but I've usually just throw them on. A pesto that we really enjoy is a Garlic and Basil Pesto with Sun-dried tomatoes but any will do. Have fun - this is a very changeable recipe.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 -6 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup pesto sauce (+/- depending on how much you want)
pine nuts
cracker

Steps:

  • Spread the desired amount of goat cheese into a shallow dish.
  • Spread pesto over the top- just enough to coat it nicely.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Heat in 350 degree oven or microwave until heated through.
  • Serve with crackers (Carrs are the best.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 109.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.6

PESTO, GOAT CHEESE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES QUICHE



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Pesto, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes come all together in this quiche that I created myself. This is a perfect combination of flavors that will make you appear like a chef when you serve this plate to your friends.

Provided by Il Max

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons pesto
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
3 eggs
½ cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread pesto evenly in the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle goat cheese over pesto.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half cream, and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over goat cheese in pie crust. Arrange sun-dried tomatoes on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO, AND PESTO DIP



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The dish is not only easy to make, it is gorgeous and makes many mouths happy! Bring it to a party and I guarantee at least 5 people ask you for the recipe. I brought this to a BBQ and folks used it as a burger topping. YUMMMMMY.

Provided by charkins

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package goat cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) jar pesto, or as needed
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread, sliced

Steps:

  • Spread goat cheese into 1/4-inch layer on a large serving plate. Spread a thin layer of pesto over goat cheese layer. Top with chopped tomatoes. Serve with French bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 377.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your pesto goat cheese toasts will taste.
  • Don't overmix the pesto: Overmixing the pesto will make it bitter.
  • Use a good quality goat cheese: A good quality goat cheese will have a creamy texture and a tangy flavor.
  • Toast the bread well: Toasting the bread will help it to hold up to the pesto and goat cheese.
  • Serve the toasts immediately: Pesto goat cheese toasts are best served immediately after they are made.

Conclusion:

Pesto goat cheese toasts are a simple but delicious appetizer or snack. They can be made with a variety of different types of pesto and goat cheese, so you can customize them to your own taste. They are also a great way to use up leftover bread or pesto.

Next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give pesto goat cheese toasts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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