Garlic Baguette With Parmesan And Olives Recipes

QUICK AND EASY PARMESAN GARLIC CROSTINI

Steps:

• Brush the top of the baguette slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, dried parsley and cheese and broil for 4 minutes on high.
• Garnish crostini's with more freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving.

OLIVE AND GARLIC SOFT CHEESE SPREAD WITH WHOLE-GRAIN BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven 425 degrees F.
• Place olives in food processor and grate in garlic, add cream cheese and ricotta cheese. Pulse the cheese and olives into a fairly smooth spread. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with hazelnuts. Toast the bread on a baking sheet 5 to 10 minutes to lightly crisp. Surround the spread with bread, pita crisps and celery.

CRISP ROSEMARY-PARMESAN GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Blend butter and rosemary in processor.
• Gradually add oil and process until incorporated.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Mix in garlic.
• Cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then crosswise (4 pieces total).
• Score each piece diagonally 3/4-inch deep at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat oven to 400°F
• Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread.
• If grilling, wrap each piece of bread loosely in foil.
• Grill in foil until bread is crusty and golden, about 8 minutes.
• If baking, place bread cut side up on baking sheet.
• Bake until bread is crisp and golden around edges, about 10 minutes.
• Serve bread warm.

PARMESAN BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with oven rack 3-4 inches from the element.
• Combine butter, garlic, parsley, salt, oregano, and paprika; spread mixture on cut sides of baguette and sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Broil bread, buttered-side up, on a baking sheet until toasted, 1-3 minutes. Remove from oven, then cut into 2-inch pieces.