Mixed Olive Crostini

Name: Mixed Olive Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.

These little toasts are pretty and irresistible—they’re always a big hit. Even though they look as if you fussed, the ingredients are probably in your pantry. —Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients; stir in mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cut baguette into 24 slices; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with olive mixture.
2. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 102 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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