Ingredients

  • 1 baguette cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (or 8 slices country-style bread cut into 3-by-3-inch slices 1/2-inch thick)
  • Dijon mustard
  • ¼ pound good-quality cheddar cheese
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

      53 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 4 milligrams cholesterol; 105 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

24 crostini

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake the slices of bread until lightly browned (about 10 minutes). The slices may be toasted under a broiler or over a grill instead.
  2. Preheat broiler. Spread the slices with mustard, topped with slices of cheddar cheese and sprinkle with cayenne. Brown under the broiler and arrange on a serving platter.

Dining and Cooking