GARLIC AND CHEESE CROSTINI

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These toasts are topped with a light sprinkling of minced garlic, olive oil, and sharp Pecorino Romano before being baked. Garlicky and salty, they are a great accompaniment to cocktails.

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Garlic     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24 hors d'Oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices (from a baguette at least
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (preferably imported)
5 large garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush tops with 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Stir together remaining tablespoon oil, cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle each slice with about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
  • Bake until topping just starts to melt, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and kosher salt to taste. Serve warm.

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