Bucheron with Cucumbers, Basil, and Figs

• 1 baguette, halved lengthwise and cut into 3-inch-long pieces
• 1/2 pound Bucheron or other soft goat cheese, sliced
• 6 fresh figs, halved, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 sprig basil, for garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 300F.
2. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
3. Toast in the oven, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove from the oven, and set aside on a serving plate.
5. Arrange the cheese with the figs on serving plates.
6. Allow to come to room temperature.
7. Drizzle the oil over the cheese.
8. Slice the cucumbers into spears, peeling the skins if waxy, and place, as desired, around the cheese.
9. Garnish with basil.
10. Serve with toast on the side.

baguette, bucheron, fresh figs, extravirgin olive oil, cucumbers, basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bucheron-with-cucumbers-basil-and-figs-392221 (may not work)