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Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• cream cheese
• garlic
• italian seasoning
• turkey
• spinach
• red bell pepper
• artichoke heart
• toothpick

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cream cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl and set aside.
2. 2 Slice top third off the baguette using a serrated knife. Scoop out some of the bottom half, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over both halves. Layer turkey, spinach, red pepper, and artichokes on the bottom shell and place the other half on top. Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
3. 3 When ready to serve, unwrap and slice the loaf diagonally into 1- to 2-inch portions. Secure each with a toothpick.

By Nikki

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil
• sea salt
• roma tomato
• mozzarella cheese
• basil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Cut baguette into 30 slices; brush slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil on both sides. Arrange on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt.
3. 3 Toast in the preheated oven until light golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, cut each tomato into 6 slices.
5. 5 Flip bread slices; top each with 1 slice each tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until tomato is warmed through and mozzarella is melted, about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Transfer crostini to a serving platter; sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.

By Amanda

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• butter
• onion
• mushroom
• green bell pepper
• beef steak
• pickled hot pepper
• hot pepper sauce
• salt
• pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until just tender, about 2 minutes. Push onion to sides of the pan; add mushrooms and cook until softened. Stir in bell pepper and cook just until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon; set aside.
3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add steak and pickled hot peppers; season with hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until steak is mostly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable mixture back into the pan; stir until heated through.
4. 4 Turn off the heat; place cheese on top of steak and vegetable mixture so it can melt.
5. 5 Scoop mixture into sliced baguette; pour some of the juices on top.

By zigmondo

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• butter
• onion
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• red wine
• sherry
• all-purpose flour
• beef broth
• olive oil
• swiss cheese
• provolone cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in hot butter until onions are soft and brown, about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Pour in red wine and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until you can no longer smell alcohol cooking off, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. 4 Sprinkle onion mixture with flour and stir until coated; cook for 10 minutes. Pour in broth, stir to blend in flour, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 While soup is simmering, arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake baguette slices in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes, flipping slices halfway through baking. Set aside.
6. 6 Set an oven rack about 8 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
7. 7 Ladle soup into 6 oven-proof crocks, filling them about 3/4 full. Place 1 or 2 toasted baguette slices over each soup serving, then top each with a Swiss cheese and provolone slice. Carefully place filled crocks onto a sturdy baking sheet.
8. 8 Cook soup under the preheated broiler until cheese is browned and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.

By Jenny

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• butter
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• provolone cheese
• nutmeg
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• skirt steak
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• water
• onion
• sweet pepper
• provolone cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Make sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into hot butter and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is pale and flour taste cooks off, about 1 minute. Whisk milk into flour mixture until mixture is hot and thickened, 3 to 6 minutes. Add provolone cheese, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt; stir until cheese is completely melted. Set aside.
3. 3 Make mini cheesesteaks: Season steak with salt and black pepper.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in hot oil, turning occasionally, until meat is slightly firm and pink on the inside, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate.
5. 5 Return the skillet to heat and pour in water; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour liquid from the skillet over steak. Cool steak to room temperature; dice meat and place meat and accumulated juices from the plate into a large bowl.
6. 6 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté onion and peppers in hot oil until softened and slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir onion and peppers into beef in the bowl; season with salt and pepper.
7. 7 Spread bread slices out on the prepared baking sheets and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Flip slices over so the oiled sides face downward. Spread cheese sauce generously onto each slice. Spoon beef mixture on top. Sprinkle with provolone cheese.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• eggplant
• garlic
• ginger root
• green onion
• red pepper flakes
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• water
• peanut oil
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick the eggplant several times with a fork, and remove the leaves. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven, turning over once, until tender. Remove from the oven, and slit open to cool.
2. 2 While the eggplant are still warm, remove the stem end and peel. Cut into chunks, and place them in the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
3. 3 In a small dish, combine the garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes. In a separate dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water.
4. 4 Heat a wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water. Pour in the peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. When the oil is hot, dump in the garlic mixture, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the eggplant puree, cooking just until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and stir in the sesame oil. Allow to cool, and serve at room temperature as a spread for the bread.

By LAURA NASON

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Rub garlic halves on warm bread.

By MNJCARTER

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil
• ham
• brie cheese
• fig jam

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil and place slightly spaced on rimmed baking pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
2. 2 Top each slice with ham and Brie and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes or until Brie has just begun to melt. Top each crostini with fig jam and serve warm for best flavor.

By Smithfield®

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil
• dark chocolate
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. 2 Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place under broiler until golden, 2 minutes. Turn each slice over and broil 2 minutes. Turn off broiler.
3. 3 Turn each slice over again; drizzle with olive oil. Push chocolate piece into the center of each slice and return baking sheet to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven and lightly sprinkle each chocolate piece with sea salt.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil
• butter
• pear
• gorgonzola cheese
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each one with olive oil or melted butter. Place a slice of pear onto each piece of bread, then crumble some of the cheese over the top. Sprinkle with walnuts.
3. 3 Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the pears are browned and the cheese has started to melt.

By CAPTAINMORG

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil
• tomato
• basil
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2 Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
3. 3 Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, drained tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. 4 Divide tomato mixture evenly over toasted bread. Serve immediately.

By Hunt's

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• breakfast sausage
• onion
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place baguette slices on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3 Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add eggs and sausage; stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4 Divide egg mixture among baguette slices and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

By weekend_chef

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• onion
• garlic
• butter
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
2. 2 Slice the French baguettes diagonally into 3/4 inch slices.
3. 3 In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Combine the onions and garlic in the skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Set aside to cool.
4. 4 In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise.
5. 5 On a cookie sheet, arrange the French bread slices in a single layer. Spread the onion and garlic mixture on the bread slices. Spread the cheese and mayonnaise mixture over the onion and garlic mixture on the bread slices. Broil about 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Serve immediately.

By MARBALET

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• white sugar
• cinnamon
• butter
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Mix 1 tablespoon white sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a bowl.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; add bread cubes to skillet and turn frequently with a spatula to completely coat in butter.
3. 3 Reduce heat to low and cook bread cubes in butter until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over bread, stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4 Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon white sugar over the bread cubes. Dust cubes with confectioners' sugar.

By love2bake

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• butter
• avocado
• cherry tomato
• onion
• mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread butter onto 1 side of each baguette slice.
3. 3 Mix avocados, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl until smooth and consistent in texture; scoop onto butter-side of baguette slices. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over avocado mixture layer. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.

By Wendy

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• ricotta cheese
• basil
• black mission fig
• balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
4. 4 Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.

By Rachel Wolkofsky Pollack

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• brie cheese
• walnut
• maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. 2 Place the unwrapped Brie cheese in a baking dish, sprinkle with walnuts, and pour maple syrup over the walnuts and cheese.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese warms and softens, about 10 minutes. Serve cheese with slices of baguette.

By STARFLOW

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• olive oil cooking spray
• mustard
• pork
• swiss cheese
• dill pickle
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2 Using a serrated knife cut baguette into 16 slices. Lightly spray both sides with olive oil cooking spray and place on baking sheets.
3. 3 Bake for 8 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
4. 4 Coat each crostini with Dietz & Watson Stone Ground Mustard.
5. 5 Place 2 strips of roast port and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on top of crostini and top with a few slices of dill pickles. Season with salt and pepper.

By Dietz Watson

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• orange juice
• heavy cream
• egg
• cinnamon
• white sugar
• nutmeg
• butter
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Cut loaf ends off and reserve for another use. Cut remaining loaf into 1 1/2 inch slices; let stand 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2 In a 9x13 inch baking pan, combine orange juice, cream, eggs ground cinnamon and white sugar. Place bread slices in pan and turn until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

By Diedrie

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• cream cheese
• salad dressing mix
• mayonnaise
• cucumber
• dill weed

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
2. 2 Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Dianne McKenzie

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• egg
• milk
• fontina cheese
• spinach
• bacon
• sun-dried tomato
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Make a V-shaped cut in the baguette, leaving ends intact. Lift out V-shaped wedge. Hollow out baguette gently to make a long, skinny bread bowl, being careful not to cut through the bottom or sides. Place baguette on the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add milk; whisk until well blended. Stir in fontina cheese, spinach, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour mixture slowly into the prepared baguette, spreading evenly with a spoon.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture is completely set and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into 1 1/2-inch slices.

By Jill Lightner

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• american cheese
• cream cheese
• jalapeno pepper
• cranberry
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2 Combine cheeses and jalapenos in bowl; mix well.
3. 3 Place cranberries and sugar in another bowl; toss to coat. Gently stir cranberries into cheese mixture.
4. 4 Spread mixture into 1-quart casserole dish. Bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
5. 5 Serve with baguette slices, if desired.

By Land O'Lakes

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• cheddar cheese
• mayonnaise
• ranch dressing mix
• black olive
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 In a medium bowl, blend Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ranch-style dressing mix, black olives and green onions. Increase the amount of mayonnaise as desired if the mixture seems too dry.
3. 3 Spread equal amounts of the Cheddar cheese mixture on French baguette slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm.

By Barbi

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• egg
• milk
• buffalo wing sauce
• salt
• butter
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk eggs, milk, Buffalo sauce, and salt together in a shallow bowl. Soak bread in the egg mixture until completely absorbed, at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam. Arrange soaked bread in the melted butter; sprinkle Parmesan cheese over bread, patting it into the holes of the bread. Fry until bottoms are browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on second side. Cook until bottoms are browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip again and cook until cheese is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Ryan Schroeder

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• mayonnaise
• basil pesto
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
2. 2 Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

By Sherbg

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• artichoke heart
• romano cheese
• red onion
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix marinated artichoke hearts, Romano cheese, red onion and mayonnaise. Top French baguette slices with equal amounts of the artichoke heart mixture. Arrange slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven 2 minutes, or until toppings are bubbly and lightly browned.

By ROXANNEBLESH

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• brie cheese
• curry powder
• mango chutney
• cashew

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Sprinkle curry powder over top and sides of Brie; rub the curry powder into the rind to thoroughly coat the surface. Place the Brie wheel in a large pie plate or oven proof dish. Spread a generous layer of chutney over the top, and evenly sprinkle with cashews.
3. 3 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cashews are slightly golden and cheese inside the rind is melted. Serve with slices of baguette.

By Hillary Quinn

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• tomato
• basil
• red onion
• black pepper
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
3. 3 Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
4. 4 Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.

By liamsgm

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• butter
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat a grill to high heat.
2. 2 Mix together butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
3. 3 Spread the butter mixture generously on the baguette slices.
4. 4 Place slices on the preheated grill and cook until butter is melted and bread is lightly brown, about 30 seconds.
5. 5 Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

By ghada faris

Ingredients

• ✓ baguette
• asiago cheese
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• oregano
• thyme
• parsley
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
2. 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. 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.

By Alison Brune