Crostini Can Burro Di Acciughe (Crostini With Anchovy Butter)

Name: Crostini Can Burro Di Acciughe (Crostini With Anchovy Butter)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons sweet butter; 16 anchovies packed in oil, drained; 14 slices tuscan bread, thin slices, toasted if desired; capers (to garnish) (optional)

Submitted by Ilysse

"I love this, but then again I love anchovies. Great with before dinner drinks along with some olives, nuts, etc. Cook time is chill time."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 4
Serves:: 14

ingredients

8 tablespoons sweet butter
16 anchovies packed in oil, drained
14 slices tuscan bread, thin slices, toasted if desired
capers (to garnish) (optional)

directions

Place the butter in a bowl and mash it gently with a wood spoon for 15 minutes until it is soft and creamy.
Place the anchovies in a second bowl and mash them into a paste.
Incorporate the mashed anchovies into the butter, mix well until completely combined. There shouldn't be any anchovy chunks in the butter.
Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Spread the butter on the crostini and place on a serving dish.
Garnish with two capers in the center of each crostini if desired.