Toasted Cheese Rounds

 

If you are in need of a last-minute appetizer, would like to plan for some point in the future, or are looking for a wonderful accompaniment to soup or salad, these toasted cheese rounds are your answer. They are simple to put together, contain ingredients that you likely already have on hand, and are golden bits of cheesy deliciousness.  Guests will love them, and gobble up these cheesy comestibles like there’s no tomorrow. You just may want to make a double batch.

Toasted Cheese Rounds

1 c. Duke's mayonnaise

1 c. grated mozzarella

1 c. grated sharp cheddar

1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Pinch of garlic powder

Pinch of dry mustard

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 scallions, minced

40 ½" thick slices of French baguette

 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment or a Silpat; set aside.

Place all ingredients (except the bread) into a medium bowl, and mix to combine.

 Dollop a bit of a generous amount of cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of the bread rounds, place cheese side up on your prepared baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.

 NOTE: These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for use at some point in the future. Freeze them on a baking tray until solid. Then remove from breaking tray and place in a zipper top freezer bag to until ready to use. To bake from frozen add five minutes to baking time.

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