SWEET RED PEPPER CROSTINI

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This is a great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. When I and my two brothers and sister were kids, my parents often served it as an afternoon snack to ward off our hunger before dinner was ready.

Yield makes 8 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 slices (1/2 inch thick) of baguette bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (see page 51)
1/3 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese or fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the bread with oil and bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. (The crostini can be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead. Cool, then store airtight at room temperature. Return the crostini to a baking sheet before proceeding.)
  • Preheat the broiler. Arrange the bell pepper strips atop the crostini and sprinkle with the cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Transfer the crostini to a platter and serve immediately.

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