Mango and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients

Black pepper, freshly ground

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons

Balsamic glaze

2 tablespoons

Fresh basil leaves, chopped

10 leaves

Ripe mango, peeled and diced

1 large

Goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup

French baguette

1 loaf

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the French baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. You should get about 15-20 slices.
3. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
5. While the bread is toasting, combine the diced mango, chopped basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
6. Spread a generous layer of crumbled goat cheese on each toasted bread slice.
7. Top the goat cheese with the mango and basil mixture, dividing it evenly among the slices.
8. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the bruschetta for an added layer of flavor.
9. Serve immediately. Enjoy this sweet and savory bite that will transport you to the sunny coasts of Italy!