Easy Spicy Parmesan Toasts

These are a favorite in my house, they are incredibly easy to make and so good!. A good olive oil and Parmesan cheese is a must with this. Purchase the long narrow French baguette for this and make certain that it is a day old, it makes slicing easier. I have even made these using melted butter in place of olive oil, and added in some garlic powder with the cayenne/cheese mixture. If you like super spicy just increase the cayenne slightly. These make a great late-nite or weekend snack! Yield is only estimated depending on the size of the baguette.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 40 toasts (approx)

Ingredients

• 1  French baguette (use a day old bread)
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil (you might need a bit more)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2  cups  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees (oven rack to second-lowest position).
2. Prepare a one or two large baking sheets.
3. Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch slices and arrange in a single layer on baking sheet/s.
4. brush one side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
6. Toss the cheese with the cayenne pepper.
7. Remove the toasts from oven and sprinkle with the cheese/cayenne mixture.
8. Place back into the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the toasts are golden.
9. Cool completely.