Queijo de cabra assado

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• 8 ounces goat cheese (pressed 1-inch thick and leaving 1-inch border around baking dish)
• 1 baguette
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse salt (for sprinkling)
• Basil leaves or fresh rosemary (optional garnish)
• Cherry tomatoes (optional garnish)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Combine 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce and 1 clove garlic in a baking dish and top with 8 ounces goat cheese.

3. 3

   Bake, uncovered, until the sauce begins to bubble at edges and the cheese is hot, about 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, slice 1 baguette on a bias and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.

5. 5

   During the last 10 minutes of baking time, add bread to oven and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Garnish cheese with basil or rosemary and cherry tomatoes, if desired. Serve warm.