Patriot's Heirloom Tomato and Whipped Feta

Ingredients

• •1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
• •1 pound mixed heirloom tomatoes, various colors and sizes, thinly sliced
• •8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• •4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• •1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toast for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
2. 2In a food processor, combine crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. 3In a medium bowl, gently combine the sliced heirloom tomatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, thinly sliced fresh basil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. 4To assemble the crostini, spread a generous layer of the whipped feta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
5. 5Arrange a few slices of the seasoned heirloom tomatoes on top of the whipped feta. Serve immediately.