Pimento Cheese Toasts

This pimento cheese is a little different in that it is made with roasted peppers and spread on tiny toasts, then broiled to transform it into hot melted heaven. A combination of sharp orange and white cheddar works well. You can make the cheese spread up to 3 days ahead and have it covered and chilled in the fridge until ready to use. From Gourmet January 2008.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36 hors d'oeuvres

Ingredients

• 10  ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (4 cups)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup  finely diced bottled  roasted red pepper (rinse and pat dry first)
• 1  baguette

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Stir together all ingredients, except baguette, plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste.
3. Slice baguette crosswise 1/3 inch thick and spread bread thickly with cheese mixture. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2 minutes.