12 slices French bread, cut C\v-inch thick

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature

2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Z\v teaspoon salt

Z\v teaspoon black pepper

Basil leaves, for garnish

Sun-dried tomatoes, for garnish

Lightly brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Place on baking sheet and broil 8 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, blend goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, salt and pepper until smooth and uniformly combined. (The mixture will become pink.) Spread goat cheese mixture evenly over crostini. Broil 7 minutes or until bubbly.

Remove to serving tray. Garnish with basil leaves and additional sun-dried tomatoes.

Makes 6 servings.