Cheese Crostini With Anchovy Herb Butter

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh italian parsley (flat leaf)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 12 slices baguette (2-inch x 1/3-inch thick)
• 1 cup grated provolone cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. add anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. stir in herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper.
• 3 arrange bread slices on a large baking sheet. brush with anchovy mixture. sprinkle with cheese.
• 4 bake until cheese melts and bread is golden, about 10 minutes. cut bread slices in halves and serve.