Quick, Easy -N- Fast Recipes Crostini Appetizers Recipe
These toppings can be prepared ahead for quick assembly.
Crostini: Slice 1 baguette French bread into 1/4" slices. Using 1/3 cup olive
oil, brush both sides of all slices. Arrange on baking sheet. Preheat broiler;
broil 6" from heat source until golden brown (about 2 min.). Turn; continue
broiling until golden brown (1 1/2-2 min.). Remove to wire rack to cool. Store
in airtight container up to 5 days. Amount: 55 slices.
Mozzarella Topping: In small bowl, combine 1 cup fancy shred mozzarella cheese,
8 sundried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs, drained, chopped and 2 tbsp. sliced
green onions. Spoon 2-3 tsp. on each crostini. Bake in a preheated 400�F. oven
until cheese melts (5-7 min.). Amount: 24-36 crostini.
Bacon Cheddar Topping: In small bowl, combine 4 slices microwave bacon, cooked,
crumbled, 1 cup fancy shred sharp Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 Roma
tomato, seeded, chopped and 1 tbsp. sliced green onions. Spoon 2-3 tsp. on each
crostini. Bake in a preheated 400�F. oven until cheese melts (5-7 min.). Amount:
20-30 crostini.
Spinach Topping: Spoon 2-3 tsp. Spinach Dip on each crostini. Sprinkle with
fancy shred Parmesan cheese. Bake in a preheated 400�F. oven until slightly
browned on top (5-7 min.). Amount: 40-55 crostini.
Cheesy Artichoke Topping: In medium bowl, combine 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke
hearts, drained, diced, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,
1 (4 oz.) pkg. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tbsp. chopped hot red jalapeno
peppers and 1/2 tsp. minced garlic. Spoon 2-3 tsp. on each crostini. Bake in a
preheated 400�F. oven until cheese melts (5-7 min.). Amount: 40-55 crostini.
Caramelized Onion and Roasted Pepper Topping: In medium skillet, melt 2 tbsp.
butter. Saut� 1 small onion, sliced until translucent (about 10 min.). Stir in 1
cup chopped roasted red pepper. Spoon about 1 tbsp. on each crostini. Sprinkle
with crumbled Stilton cheese. Bake in a preheated 400�F. oven until cheese melts
(5-7 min.).
Amount: 16 crostini.
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