Crostini Al Mascarpone

"This is a recipe I learned from a group of Italian women from the Tuscany region of Italy. They teach cooking classes under the name "Tutti-a-Tavola". This is one of my favorite appetizers to make on the run and is always a hit with guests. You can make up the cheese spread ahead of time and will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator. Try to find a french baguette that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Mix cheeses and add marjoram. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice baguette in thin (about 1/2 inch) slices.
  • Spread cheese mixture on slices.
  • Place prepared slices on a baking sheet and put sheet into preheated oven.
  • Bake for a few minutes until hot an bubbly. Watch closely--don't let the bread get too brown.
  • Bon Appétit!

Questions & Replies

  1. Could you use another cheese? Goat cheese perhaps or fontina?
     
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Reviews

  1. WONDERFUL -- in capitals (because they are delicious and SO easy to make). I used fresh marjoram -- not sure how much, but enough to make sure it shined through in the cheese spread. I put some together and froze them. I'm anxious to see how they bake up. Five more stars if they come out as great as the "fresh" ones. This is a wonderful appetizer and one that I will be making many times over.
     
  2. mascarpone <3 :)
     
  3. Absolutely fabulous! A great recipe that I whipped up easily for lunch today......I seved this with soup and used a sliced French boule loaf instead of baguette. I reduced the quantities for the two of us and loved the addition of the parmesan to the mascarpone cheese spread - I also garnished the plate of crostini with flowering oregano. Made for PAC 2008 Autumn and Oregano Herb of the Month in the Gardening Forum. Merci encore! FT:-)
     
  4. This was a great appetizer for our dinner party last night. Scrumptious and so easy to make.
     
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