Smoked Gouda Bruschetta Appetizer

This Smoked Gouda Bruschetta is a great appetizer for fall football games or your next dinner party. Quick and easy to make with a bakery sourdough baguette, jarred basil pesto, shallots and smoked Gouda cheese. You'd better make a double batch as they go really quick! 

Smoked Gouda Appetizer

Fall means football and lots of warm, hearty appetizers. Nothing is easier than this 15 minute appetizer that is sure to please a crowd. 

Just slice the baguette, spread with basil pesto and sprinkle with shallots. Lay the gouda cheese on top and broil until melted and nicely browned. Serve them hot and watch them disappear.

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Smoked Gouda Bruschetta

A great appetizer for fall football games or your next dinner party. Quick and easy to make with a bakery sourdough baguette, jarred basil pesto, shallots and smoked Gouda cheese. You'd better make a double batch as they go really quick! 

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 431kcal

Author: Linda Warren

Ingredients

• 1 sourdough baguette
• 10 oz jar basil pesto
• 6 shallots chopped fine
• 1-2 cups Smoked Gouda sliced
• Garnish: basil optional

Instructions

• Preheat broiler. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut sourdough into ½" diagonal slices.
• Place bread slices on prepared cookie sheet. Spread each slice with basil pesto.
• Sprinkle shallots on top of pesto then lay a slice of smoked Gouda cheese on each slice.
• Place under broiler for 2-4 minutes. Watch carefully as it will go from brown to burnt very quickly.
• Garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 970mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Wine/Beer Pairing: For all the beer lovers out there, pair this cheesy appetizer with a Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Lager or Stout. For wine lovers try a Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinto Grigio or Champagne. Red wine lovers aren't left out either - try a Beaujolais.