Piquillo Pepper Cheese Crostini Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup coarsely chopped drained piquillo peppers
1/4 cup chopped green onions (green part only )
2 tsp drained capers
2 tsp sweet or hot smoked spanish paprika
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing
1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

Directions:

Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Add all cheeses and 1 tablespoon oil; process until blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and generous amount of pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet; brush slices with oil. Bake until golden at edges, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Place bowl with cheese spread in center of platter. Surround with toasts.
* Sweet smoked Spanish paprika (sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce) and hot smoked Spanish paprika (sometimes labeled Pimentón Picante or Pimentón de La Vera Picante) are available at specialty foods stores and from . Sweet smoked paprika (labeled smoked paprika) can be found at some supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.63 Kcal (652 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.14g	17%
Cholesterol	30.75mg	10%
Sodium	336.24mg	14%
Potassium	140.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.53g	2%
Sugars	1.28g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	4%
Protein	6.18g	12%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	21%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	127.2mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.88 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.59g	17%
Cholesterol	40.29mg	10%
Sodium	440.48mg	14%
Potassium	184.25mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.55g	2%
Sugars	1.68g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	4%
Protein	8.1g	12%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	21%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	166.6mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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