Smoky Cheddar Jalapeno Toasts

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces cream cheese (light, spreadable work fine)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, minced (picked or chipotle can sub)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 baguette, sliced into 36 slices

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, grate cheddar cheese. change to metal blade and puree cheddar, cream cheese, smoked paprika and garlic until smooth.
• 2 transfer to a bowl; stir in red pepper, jalapeno peppers and parsley.
• 3 spread bread slices with a generous teaspoonful of cheese mixture. arrange on baking sheets.
• 4 bake in oven preheated to 375f for 8-10 minutes until tops are puffed and edges are toasted.
• 5 these appetizers can be frozen before baking. arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. transfer to a rigid containers, separating layers with parchment paper and keep frozen for up to one month. do not defrost before baking for 10-12 minutes at 375°f.