Post by NancyRogers on Sept 21, 2002 11:46:24 GMT -6
Jalapeño Cheddar Toasts
8 ounces shredded aged cheddar cheese
1/2 cup light cream cheese -- cubed
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced Jalapeño peppers
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
36 slices baguette French bread, cut 1/3 inch thick
In a food processor, puree cheddar and cream cheese until very smooth.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in red pepper, Jalapeño peppers and parsley.
Spread bread slices with a generous teaspoonful of cheese mixture; arrange on baking sheets. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes (up to 15 minutes if frozen) in 375° F preheated oven. Bake until tops are puffed and edges toasted. Serve warm. Yield: 36 appetizers
8 ounces shredded aged cheddar cheese
1/2 cup light cream cheese -- cubed
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced Jalapeño peppers
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
36 slices baguette French bread, cut 1/3 inch thick
In a food processor, puree cheddar and cream cheese until very smooth.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in red pepper, Jalapeño peppers and parsley.
Spread bread slices with a generous teaspoonful of cheese mixture; arrange on baking sheets. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes (up to 15 minutes if frozen) in 375° F preheated oven. Bake until tops are puffed and edges toasted. Serve warm. Yield: 36 appetizers