Gouda Canapés with Strawberry Salsa

Name: Gouda Canapés with Strawberry Salsa
Yield: 20 - 25 canapés
Ingredients: Salsa; 3 green onions chopped; 1 pint of strawberries washed; hulled and chopped; 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 baguette bread thinly sliced; 8 oz (250 g) Canadian Gouda cheese sliced or shredded; Small fresh basil leaves

This is the Gouda Canapés with Strawberry Salsa recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 5 min - 10 min

Yields 20 - 25 canapés

Ingredients

Salsa
3 green onions chopped
1 pint of strawberries washed, hulled and chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 baguette bread thinly sliced
8 oz (250 g) Canadian Gouda cheese sliced or shredded
Small fresh basil leaves

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).

Combine all salsa ingredients and let stand at room temperature.

Meanwhile, top baguette slices with Gouda and place on a cookie sheet. Bake 5, 10 min, or until bread is crispy and cheese melted.

Remove from oven, top each canapé with a bit of strawberry salsa and garnish with a small leaf of fresh basil.

Serve warm or cold.

Tips

Take advantage of summer's bounty and prepare salsa with peaches, pears or whatever's in season.

Many kinds of cheese can be used in place of the Gouda in this recipe, so go with the inspiration of the moment - Canadian Swiss, Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella,etc.

For a milder flavour and smoother texture, try Brie or Camembert.