Bruschetta with Peppers and Gorgonzola is a tasty appetizer that your dinner party guests will love. Made with bell peppers, capers, gorgonzola and a few simple seasonings.
2medium red bell peppersseeded and cut into thin strips
2medium yellow bell peppersseeded and cut into thin strips
1teaspoonsugar
2tablespoonsdrained capers
½cupjulienned fresh basil leaves
dashsalt
dashpepper
1French baguettesliced
4 to 5ouncescreamy Gorgonzolaat room temperature
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add the peppers and sauté for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender. Sprinkle with the sugar and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the capers and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly browned.
Top each bread slice with a spoonful of the pepper mixture. Dot each slice with Gorgonzola. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is slightly melted. Serve warm.