Beef And Blue Cheese Crostini Recipes

BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut baguette into 36 slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, chives, horseradish and salt. Top toasts with beef; dollop with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and additional chives.

BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Marinade: Combine garlic, red pepper flakes, pepper, rosemary and oil in microwave-safe cup. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds; cool. Slice beef into approximately 2-inch by 4-inch strips. Place marinade and sliced beef in a resealable bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Crostini: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds. Slice baguette into 36 1/2-inch slices. Brush one side of each slice lightly with garlic oil. Place oiled side up on cookie sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes or until crisp.
• Blue Cheese Topping: Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Add salad dressing; beat until well blended. Stir in crumbled blue cheese by hand. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread cheese mixture onto crostini. Top with strips of marinated meat. Sprinkle with additional blue cheese; serve.