Italian Cheese Toasts

Adapted from a recipe by JulietAR on allrecipes.com. Adapts well to other flavors - try adding 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives, 2 tbsp chopped capers, 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes, or 1/4 cup finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts. You could also substitute half the cream cheese with mayonnaise (regular or low-fat) for a creamier taste. (Please note: the cheese spread is NOT very palatable raw!)

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup  grated parmesan asiago and romano cheese blend
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
•  freshly grated black pepper, to taste
• 1  lb  French bread

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Slice bread into 1/2" slices.
3. Stir together Italian cheese blend, garlic, cream cheese and pepper. Spread onto bread slices and arrange on a broiler tray.
4. Place under broiler for 3 minutes or until melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.