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Piquillo Pepper Cheese Crostini

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    10 Servings

Ingredients

1

/2 cup coarsely chopped drained piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers from jar

1

/4 cup chopped green onions (green part only)

2

teaspoons drained capers

2

teaspoons sweet or hot smoked Spanish paprika

1

garlic clove, peeled

1

cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

4

ounces cream cheese, room temperature (about 1/2 cup)

1

/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing

1

baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Add all cheeses and 1 tablespoon oil; process until blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and generous amount of pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet; brush slices with oil. Bake until golden at edges, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 3

    Place bowl with cheese spread in center of platter. Surround with toasts.