8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices French or Italian bread, each cut into quarters on the diagonal
1 (5.03-ounce) package soft goat cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, or other fresh herbs as desired
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
Toast bread on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove toasts. Preheat the broiler. (Toast can be made ahead up to 2 days. Cool completely and store tightly covered.)
While bread is toasting, combine goat cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl, blending well. Spread cheese mixture on toasts and sprinkle with Parmesan. (Cheese mixture can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 days.)
Broil crostini about 2 inches from heat source until cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
makes 32 appetizer servings.