Cheese Crostini With Anchovy Herb Butter

For anchovy lovers. What great combination of flavors. This is from Giada D.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 24 crostini

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
• 1 -2  tablespoon  chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat leaf)
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh thyme leave
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 12  slices baguette (2-inch x 1/3-inch thick)
• 1  cup  grated provolone cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. Stir in herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper.
3. Arrange bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake until cheese melts and bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cut bread slices in halves and serve.