Crostini Con Cannellini

Name: Crostini Con Cannellini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 20 slices
Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 -4 sprigs rosemary; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese; 1/3 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1 small lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; chopped bacon

Submitted by ChefRicho

"Impressive hors d'oeuvre"

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Ready In:: 37mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 20 slices

ingredients

1 loaf French bread
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
3 -4 sprigs rosemary
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese
¹⁄₃ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 small lemon, zested and juiced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
chopped bacon

directions

Cut bread into 1/2 inch thick slices and brush one side with olive oil.
Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until toasted.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine beans, cheese, basil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper.
Mix until chunky, then add olive oil in a steady stream until mixture becomes smooth.
Spread mixture onto toasted bread and top with bacon.
Sprinkle with paprika and serve warm.
Garnish with basil if desired.