Baked Cheese with Tomato Sauce
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This is best with French bread served on the side. INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped fine
15-ounces canned, peeled, crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
12-ounces cream cheese
4-ounces goat cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 long, thin loaft French bread, sliced thinPut the olive oil and the onion in a saucepan; cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft but not browned. Add the tomatoes, water, salt, and sugar and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth. You will need eight 6-inch shallow baking dishes.
When you are ready to serve, place a scoop of cheese in the center of each baking dish. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is just lightly browned but not melted. Remove from the oven and carefully pour some of the tomato sauce around the cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and garnish the top with the chopped basil. Serve at once with the French bread on the side.
Makes 8 servings