Crostini Alla Carnevale

Let's celebrate!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  baguette, cut into 16 thin slices, on the diagonal and preferably a little stale
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced and divided
• 4  ounces ricotta cheese
• 4  ounces  mild asiago cheese, shredded coarsely (Jack or fontina cheese may be used)
• 6 -8  cherry tomatoes, quartered (or diced)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped  roasted red peppers
• 1 -2  tablespoon basil pesto

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Toss the baguette slices with the olive oil in a bowl; place baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Toast under the broiler for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Remove and toss the toasts with half the garlic; set aside.
5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining garlic with the ricotta cheese, Asiago, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and pesto.
6. Top each toast with a big dollop of the filling.
7. Arrange on baking sheet; place under broiler until the cheese melts and sizzles and the edges of the toasts crisp and brown.
8. Serve immediately.