FLAMING BROILED PROVOLONE WITH PARSLEY TOAST

Flaming Broiled Provolone with Parsley Toast image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
5-6 (inch thick) slices sourdough bread, halved lengthwise and toasted (or grilled)
8 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, stems and all
1 pound Provolone cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 ounces neutral gin (like Bombay Sapphire)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350F.
Make the toasts: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and garlic with a pinch of salt. Spread on top of the toasts and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the tray in the oven and cook until the toast is browned, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, arrange on a platter and top with the parsley.
Broil and serve: Arrange the cheese in single layer in a 9-inch baking dish and place in the oven to melt, 5-8 minutes. Turn on the broiler and place the dish under the broiler 2 minutes more. Remove, sprinkle with salt and place on the table next to the toasts. Pour the gin over the cheese and carefully light it until it flames. Watch the flame burn until it runs out and dig in!