Strawberry and Brie Bruschetta

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: 35 minutes; Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

12	slices	French bread, cut 1/2-inch thick

1/3	cup	butter, softened

1/3	cup	packed brown sugar

2	teaspoons	ground cinnamon

12	slices	(about 12 oz.) Brie cheese

4-5	cups	(1-1/2 lbs.) sliced stemmed California strawberries

1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract

1	cup	sliced almonds, toasted

Nutrition Facts

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories:	513
Calories From Fat:	315
Total Fat:	35g
Cholesterol:	84mg
Sodium:	482mg
Total Carbohydrates:	34g
Dietary Fiber:	5g
Protein:	18g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter; arrange, butter side up, on large baking sheet.

In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 1 teaspoon over each slice of bread. Reserve remaining sugar mixture. Toast bread in oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.

Top each with 1 slice cheese; return to oven. Bake an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine strawberries, vanilla and remaining sugar mixture; toss lightly. Place two bruschetta on each serving plate. Spoon 1/3 cup strawberry mixture over each; sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Tip:
To toast almonds, spread in an even layer on baking sheet. Bake in 350 degrees F. oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice for even browning.

Courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission. All rights reserved.

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