pimento cheese toasts
In its usual form, pimento cheese is a blend of mayonnaise, sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos and induced nostalgia. Here, made with roasted peppers and spread on tiny toasts, then grilled to turn it into paradise hot melted, it dresses up for a celebration with a nod and a wink.
Active time: 20 minutes start to finish: 25 min
Serves: Makes about 36 appetizers
Ingredients
10 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (4 cups)
1 / 8 teaspoon cayenne
3 / 4 cup mayonnaise
1 / 4 cup finely diced roasted red pepper in the bottle (rinse and dry first)
1 baguette
How it’s done
Combine all ingredients, except the rod, plus 1 / 8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
Cut bread crosswise 1 / 3 inch thick and spread bread with cheese mixture thick. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
