Goat Cheese Pizzas

Goat Cheese Pizzas This is an easy yet impressive looking appetizer which works well for casual gatherings and more formal ones. I made these for a cocktail party at my home and they went fast.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 32 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil, drained
4 pita bread rounds
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
½ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 35 mins

TOTAL : 55 mins

SERVING : 32

YIELD : 8 pizzas

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Separate the pita breads by cutting around the outer edge, and carefully prying the halves apart to make two rounds out of each one.

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Step 2

Place the separated pita rounds onto cookie sheets. Generously sprinkle goat cheese, roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes onto each one.
Step 3

Bake the pizzas for 16 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the crust is crisp. As soon as the pizzas come out of the oven, sprinkle with torn basil, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Cut into quarters, and serve hot or warm.

Per Serving: 67 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 6.1g; fat 3.5g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 183.8mg.