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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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When hosting an appetizer party, it's nice to offer some heartier options like this meaty crostini. You can make the pork a day ahead, then assemble and broil as guests arrive.Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) |
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 french bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), sliced |
2 garlic cloves, halved |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish |
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
4 plum tomatoes |
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese |
minced fresh parsley, optional |
Directions:
1. Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 450° for 20-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; brush with remaining oil. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until toasted. Rub toast with garlic.
3. Combine the cream cheese, shallot, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; spread over toast. Thinly slice the pork, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese; arrange on toast. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
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