Herbed Cream Cheese Bruschetta On Baguette Toasts Recipes

TOASTED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. You should have 20 to 25 slices. Place the slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake the toasts for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are crisp and browned. Serve at room temperature.

WARM CHEESE & MUSHROOM TOASTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large heavy-duty skillet over medium heat.
• Add the shallot, season with 1/2 t salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Raise the heat to high, add the mushrooms and another 1/2 t salt, and cook, stirring frequently until softened and browned, 3-5 minutes longer.
• (At this point, you can cool to room temperature and refrigerate, tightly wrapped, for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before using).
• Set an oven rack about 8 inches away from the broiler element and heat the broiler to high.
• Arrange the bread slices on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil until lightly toasted, 2-4 minutes, rotating the pan as needed for even toasting.
• Flip the bread, mound a heaping tablespoon of the mushrooms on each piece, and sprinkle with the Gruyere.
• Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 4-7 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Slice bread into 32 (1/2-inch thick) slices. Mix oil and parsley in small bowl. Brush oil mixture lightly on both sides of bread slices. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and light brown, turning once. Cool on wire rack.
• If not using immediately, store cooled toast in airtight container.

BASIL CREAM CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion and olives; set aside. , Combine cream cheese and basil; spread over the untoasted side of bread. Broil 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Top with tomato mixture. Serve warm.