Beef & Roasted Pepper Crostini
Elegant, easy appetizers.
Servings: Makes approximately 3 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 3/4 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 loaves (8 oz. each) French bread (about 2 1/2-inch diameter), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained, chopped
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
Instructions:
Heat oven to 450°F. In 1-cup glass measure, combine oil and garlic; microwave on HIGH 30 seconds.
Lightly brush top side of each bread slice with oil mixture; arrange on 2 baking sheets. Bake in 450°F oven 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
Layer equal amounts of beef, red peppers and cheese over toasted bread.
Return to oven; bake an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Suggestions:
Bread may be toasted ahead and stored in airtight container.
You may also substitute fully-cooled Beef Tri-Tip Roast for the deli roast beef.
Recipe courtesy of the Texas Beef Council
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