PIMENTO & CHEDDAR CHEESE TOASTS

By BobD

Ingredients

• 36 PIECES
• 10 oz extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (4 cups)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade)
• 1/4 cup finely diced bottled roasted red pepper (rinse and pat dry first)
• 1 baguette

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from gourmet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler.

Stir together all ingredients, except baguette, plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste.

Slice baguette crosswise 1/3 inch thick and spread bread thickly with cheese mixture.

Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2 minutes.

COOKS' NOTES: Scott Peacock recommends using half white Cheddar and half orange Cheddar.

Cheese spread can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.