Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups balsamic vinegar
• 12 slices Italian bread
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound strawberries , washed and diced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves , plus more for serving
• 1 cup goat cheese , room temperature
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat vinegar in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Simmer until reduced by about half, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Prepare a grill for high heat. Place bread slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

3. 3

   Combine strawberries and thyme in a small bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Grill bread on the preheated grill until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Spread goat cheese on toasted bread. Add black pepper, salt, and reduced vinegar to the strawberry mixture. Spoon over the goat cheese topped bruschetta. Garnish with additional thyme.