Garlic and Cheese Crostini |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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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. 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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
2. Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush tops with 3 tablespoons oil.
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.
4. Bake until topping just starts to melt, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and kosher salt to taste. Serve warm.
5. Cooks' Note: Cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.
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