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Garlic Juustoleipa and Vegetable Crostini

Wisconsin Cheese Garlic Juustoleipa and Vegetable Crostini Recipe
Active Time
40 Minutes
Servings
8-10

Ingredients

Crostini:

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Bread Cheese (Juustoleipa) can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Grease grill grate. Heat grill to medium.
  2. Toss the zucchini, orange bell pepper, onion, eggplant and tomatoes with olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer vegetables to a lightly greased grill grid. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until slightly charred and softened, turning once. Remove vegetables from grill grid. Keep warm.
  3. Arrange juustoleipa side by side on grill grid. Grill juustoleipa, covered, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until warmed through. Transfer juustoleipa to a cutting board; cut into triangles.
  4. Warm a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the grill. Combine the vegetables, juustoleipa, olives and salami in a large bowl. Add pesto; toss to coat. (Pan will be hot!) Spoon juustoleipa mixture into the skillet. Grill mixture, covered, for 2-3 minutes or until warm.

Crostini:

  1. Meanwhile, combine the butter, basil and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush bread with butter mixture on each side. Grill slices, covered, over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasted, turning once. Serve with juustoleipa mixture.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Juustoleipa means "bread cheese" in Finnish. When crafted, it is baked in special ovens, giving it a toasty, caramelized crust. It has a soft texture and doesn’t melt when grilled. This juusto is mild, buttery, and garlicky; serve it warm for a tasty treat.

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