Crunchy Cheese Toasts

This is an easy Taste of Home recipe that my family really likes. I love the zing from the cayenne and will sometimes use pepper jack cheese if I want a little more heat. I like to serve this with a bowl of soup.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  loaf  French bread
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2  cups  shredded  Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. Slice the bread about 1/2" thick and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
2. Combine the oil, thyme and cayenne in a bowl; whisk to blend and brush on the bread slices.
3. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 300 degrees until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Serve immediately.