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Cheesy Artichoke Crostini

Warm crostini topped with a cheesy artichoke mixture and a Sweet & Tangy Pepper Drop for a quick, savory appetizer.
Prep Time 26 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 9 Italian crostini toasts or lightly toasted baguette slices
  • 12 oz/340 gDeLallo Marinated Artichoke Hearts drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup/56 gmayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup/25 gfinely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup/25 gfinely grated Pecorino cheese
  • 1/3 cup/38 ggrated mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoonsminced shallots from about1 large shallot
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoonsfresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoonkosher salt or to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • DeLallo Sweet & Tangy Pepper Drops for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • tablespoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the 9 crostini/toasts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained, chopped DeLallo Marinated Artichoke Hearts (12 oz/340 g) with 1/4 cup (56 g) mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated Pecorino, 1/3 cup (38 g) grated mozzarella, 3 tablespoons minced shallot, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Add 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until evenly combined.
  3. Using a tablespoon, dollop a heaping tablespoon of the artichoke-cheese mixture onto each of the 9 toasts, spreading it into an even layer (leave a small border if you like). Place a DeLallo Sweet & Tangy Pepper Drop on top of each crostini as desired.
  4. Bake on the middle oven rack for 5 to 7 minutes, until the filling is warmed through and starting to bubble. If you prefer more browning, switch the oven to broil and broil about 1 minute—watch closely to avoid burning.
  5. Remove the crostini from the oven and let cool slightly (about 1–2 minutes) before serving warm.
  6. To assemble ahead: place assembled crostini on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Bake just prior to serving.