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Parmesan Toasts

Homemade crispy and thin cheesy toasts baked with parmesan make a great appetizer and are perfect as croutons in salads and soups.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 toasts
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ½ pound (250 g) day old bread (preferable a baguette)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil for brushing
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven at 300 F (150 C) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Grease it a bit with olive oil.
  2. Slice the baguette in very thin slices (⅛ of an inch or ¼ of a cm).
  3. Spread the slices on the pan and brush both sides with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle toasts with Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle ground black pepper.
  7. Let them cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Storage
  • To store:  Cool completely and store in air proof container for up to 10 days.
  • Variations
  • Rub some garlic on each bread slice to give a hint of garlic flavor.
  • Mix the olive oil with some dry herbs such as oregano or thyme before brushing on the bread.
  • You can sprinkle with red pepper flakes.