Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Ladies

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
24 crostini

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
4 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
12 (2 by 1/3-inch thick) slices rustic crusty white bread
1 cup grated Provolone

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Melt the butter in a heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they dissolve, about 3 minutes. Stir in the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper.

Arrange the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Brush with the anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cut the bread slices in halves and serve.

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recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
LINDA Pioneer, CA 09-16-2007
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Choose Your Cheese Wisely
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I, too, used sharp provolone and found it to be overpowering. There is so much flavor in the oil mixture that a mild cheese... would probably be better. That being said, we still liked these very much. Next time I'll try a milder cheese.Read more
recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
stephanie silverdale, WA 06-06-2007
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DELICIOUS!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

oh my was this GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! i followed everything except i used DRIED thyme and DRIED parsley and had to use... shredded mozzarella since that's all i had. but man o man it still came out fabulous. will go into my favorite file! Giada rocks!Read more
recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
JEN vancouver 05-12-2007
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yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

simple and very yum. perfect finger food.
recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
Deanna Commerce Township, MI 05-12-2007
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YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I take these everywhere as a fast and easy appetizer for friends and family for just about every event that I have been to... lately and people can't get enough... PS... if people don't like anchovies, don't tell them until after they have had a few, then spring it on them... My Dad loved these, ate 6 of them, then found out that they had anchovies and gave me the funniest look. LOL!Read more
recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
Brooke Columbia, SC 11-27-2006
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My favorite crostini
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic recipe. I've made it for dinner parties, and it's always a big hit.
recipe Cheese Crostini with Anchovy Herb Butter
Anonymous 11-02-2006
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Beautiful, Fantastic Depth of Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I add a bit of extra virgin olive oil to the butter mix (and a light drizzle on the pan) and cheat by using anchovy paste,... but otherwise this recipe is a staple in our house and has replaced any form of garlic bread. My family of extremely picky eaters (including kids) loves it. Just use a "don't ask, don't tell" approach if you have picky eaters.Read more