Crostini Alla Carnevale

Name: Crostini Alla Carnevale
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 baguette, cut into 16 thin slices, on the diagonal and preferably a little stale; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 4 ounces ricotta cheese; 4 ounces mild asiago cheese, shredded coarsely (Jack or fontina cheese may be used); 6 -8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (or diced); 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers; 1 -2 tablespoon basil pesto

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 baguette, cut into 16 thin slices, on the diagonal and preferably a little stale
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
4 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces mild asiago cheese, shredded coarsely (Jack or fontina cheese may be used)
6 -8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (or diced)
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers
1 -2 tablespoon basil pesto

directions

Preheat broiler.
Toss the baguette slices with the olive oil in a bowl; place baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Toast under the broiler for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
Remove and toss the toasts with half the garlic; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining garlic with the ricotta cheese, Asiago, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and pesto.
Top each toast with a big dollop of the filling.
Arrange on baking sheet; place under broiler until the cheese melts and sizzles and the edges of the toasts crisp and brown.
Serve immediately.