Cougar Cheese Recipes

Tomato-Basil Cougar Cheese Bruschetta

1 loaf Italian bread sliced to about 1/4"
Extra virgin olive oil
Cougar Gold Cheese wedges sliced to about 1-4"-1/8"
1 tomato sliced thin (about 1/8")
Dried basil
Garlic powder
Salt (optional)
Pepper flakes (optional)

Brush one side of Italian bread slice with olive oil. Top with slice of tomato and sprinkle with dried basil, garlic powder and pepper flakes. Top with another tomato slice. Salt to taste. Top with Cougar Gold Cheese to cover bread. Toast in toaster oven set to medium/dark setting.

Variations:
Any combination of toppings may be added: green pepper, thinly sliced mushrooms or pepperoni, etc.

Note: For crispier bruschetta, toast Italian bread slices in toaster oven a few minutes before adding toppings.