Broiled goat cheese might be the easiest appetizer you ever make, short of upending a bag of chips into a bowl. Not only is it delicious, but you can serve it so many ways and with so many accompaniments. Be prepared to fall in love with both the broiled goat cheese and the crostini underneath them. A great easy appetizer to have in your back pocket.
Arrange baguette slices on a baking tray and broil on high about 6" from the coil for 2-3 minutes on the first side and 1-2 minutes on the second, so both sides are golden brown.
Set aside until goat cheese is broiled.
Place the goat cheese in a broiler-safe casserole or dish.
Whisk together the olive oil, garlic paste, salt, and pepper.
Pour evenly over the goat cheese.
Place under broiler, and broil until the cheese has browned on top and is soft all the way through, about 5-7 minutes. Keep an eye on it, because your broiler may take more or less time than my broiler.
Once the cheese is done, brush each slice with some of the garlicky olive oil.
Serve goat cheese with the crostini (toasted baguette) and with condiments of your choice.
Notes
To save a little time, and if your pans will fit, you can broil the crostini and the goat cheese at the same time. By the time the bread is toasted on both sides, the cheese should be pretty close to being done.