Crostini Con Cannellini

Impressive hors d'oeuvre

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Yields: 20 slices

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  French bread
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3 -4  sprigs rosemary
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1  cup  grated parmesan cheese or 1  cup romano cheese
• 1⁄3 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 1  small lemon, zested and juiced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon paprika
•  chopped bacon

Directions

1. Cut bread into 1/2 inch thick slices and brush one side with olive oil.
2. Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until toasted.
3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine beans, cheese, basil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper.
4. Mix until chunky, then add olive oil in a steady stream until mixture becomes smooth.
5. Spread mixture onto toasted bread and top with bacon.
6. Sprinkle with paprika and serve warm.
7. Garnish with basil if desired.