Garlic and Cheese Crostini

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy baguette slices topped with melted Pecorino Romano and minced garlic, finished with fresh parsley. These crostini deliver punchy garlic flavor without overpowering the toasted bread and salty cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or alongside soup.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 124 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices (from a baguette at least
  • 11/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 13/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (preferably imported)
  • 15 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1Kosher salt
  • 12 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

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

  3. 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.

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