Garlic and Cheese Crostini

By Connie

Ingredients

• 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

Step 1

Directions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

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

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.

Bake until topping just starts to melt, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and kosher salt to taste. Serve warm.

Cooks’ Note:
Cheese mixture can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.