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roasted tomato goat cheese bruschetta slices

Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Bruschetta

This roasted tomato goat cheese bruschetta is crispy, creamy, and full of flavor. Juicy roasted cherry tomatoes meet tangy goat cheese and fresh basil on toasted baguette slices — a quick appetizer that always impresses!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the roasted tomatoes:
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the bruschetta:
  • 1 French baguette or ciabatta loaf, sliced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing the bread
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and halved
  • 6 ounces soft goat cheese plain or herbed, at room temperature
  • Fresh basil leaves torn
  • Balsamic glaze for drizzling

Method
 

Roast the tomatoes
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread the halved cherry tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast for 18–20 minutes, until they start to burst and caramelize around the edges.
Toast the bread
  1. While the tomatoes roast, arrange baguette slices on another baking sheet. Brush each side lightly with olive oil and bake for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Add garlic flavor
  1. When the bread is hot, rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove. This gives just the right hint of flavor without overpowering the toppings.
  2. Spread the goat cheese
  3. Once slightly cooled, spread a layer of goat cheese over each toasted slice.
Add the roasted tomatoes
  1. Top each slice with a spoonful of roasted tomatoes, letting some of the juice soak into the bread for that perfect bite.
Finish and serve
  1. Sprinkle fresh basil on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve right away while warm and crispy!

Notes

  • Use good quality goat cheese — it makes all the difference in creaminess and flavor.
  • If you can, roast extra tomatoes. They taste amazing stirred into pasta or spread on sandwiches the next day.
  • You can make this recipe with heirloom cherry tomatoes for extra color and sweetness.
  • This dish tastes best slightly warm or at room temperature — don’t serve it straight from the fridge.