RED PEPPER CROSTINI
Dave
Great for a snack, appetizer or table food.
ingredients
- Peppers:
- 10 red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers
- 2 cups olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Crostini:
- 8 slices (1/2 in. thick) of baguette bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup smoked mozzarella or fontina cheese
directions
- 1
Peppers:
- 2
Preheat broiler. Cover a heavy baking sheet with foil. Arrange the bell peppers on the baking sheet and broil until the skins brown and blister, turning the peppers over occasionally, about 15-20 minutes total. Enclose the peppers in a resealable plastic bag (or in a bowl covered in plastic wrap) and set aside until cooled to room temp.
- 3
Peel and seed the peppers and chop. In a large bowl, toss the peppers with the oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, for the flavors to blend. Bring to room temp before serving.
- 4
Crostini:
- 5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides w/ olive oil. Bake until pale golden and crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the broiler. Arrange the bell peppers atop the crostini and sprinkle with cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source: Dave care of Giada
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