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Garlic and Cheese Crostini

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Garlic and Cheese CrostiniRomulo Yanes

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.

Cooks' Note:

Cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 24 hors d'Oeuvres

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

    Step 2

    Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush tops with 3 tablespoons oil.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    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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