Cheese Crostini With Anchovy Herb Butter

Submitted by KathyP53

"For anchovy lovers. What great combination of flavors. This is from Giada D."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 24 crostini

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley (flat leaf)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 slices baguette (2-inch x 1/3-inch thick)
• 1 cup grated provolone cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. Stir in herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper.
3. Arrange bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake until cheese melts and bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cut bread slices in halves and serve.

Reviews

[LuvMyBabies]

oh my was this GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! i followed everything except i used DRIED thyme and DRIED parsley and had to use shredded mozzarella since that's all i had. but man o man it still came out fabulous. will go into my favorite file!