Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs
List of Ingredients
Asiago Cheese
CHARACTERISTICS:
Origin: Italy
Type: partially skimmed cow's milk
Texture: firm to hard depending on length of aging
Appearance: light yellow with tiny eyes
Flavor: sharp, nutty
Substitutes: parmesan, romano
Wine Pairings: light fruity reds
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
1 teaspoon pressed garlic
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 French baguette, thinly sliced
Recipe
1 Preheat the broiler.
2 In a mixing bowl, combine the Asiago, garlic, mayonnaise, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. If the mixture does not hold together well, add more mayonnaise, if desired.
3 On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Spread the Asiago mixture on the slices. Broil for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
serves 12
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