Italian Cheese Toasts

DrGaellon's Note:

Adapted from a recipe by JulietAR on allrecipes.com. Adapts well to other flavors - try adding 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives, 2 tbsp chopped capers, 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or 1/4 cup finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts. You could also substitute half the cream cheese with mayonnaise (regular or low-fat) for a creamier taste. (Please note: the cheese spread is NOT very palatable raw!)

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup grated parmesan asiago and romano cheese blend
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• freshly grated black pepper , to taste
• 1 lb French bread

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Slice bread into 1/2" slices.
3. Stir together Italian cheese blend, garlic, cream cheese and pepper. Spread onto bread slices and arrange on a broiler tray.
4. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.