Beef and Blue Cheese Crostini Recipe

This quick-and-easy beefy bite is the perfect finger food for your next dinner party.

Ingredients

—  Marinade:

• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2  teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4  cup Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2  pound rare roast beef, thinly sliced

—  Crostini:

• 1/2  cup Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  teaspoon Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1  loaf baguette (12 ounces)

—  Blue Cheese Topping:

• 6  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing
• 1/2  cup crumbled blue cheese, plus more for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Prep Time – 150 Cook Time – 15

Instructions

For the marinade:

1. Combine garlic, red pepper flakes, pepper, rosemary and oil in microwave-safe cup.
2. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds; cool.
3. Slice beef into approximately 2-inch by 4-inch strips.
4. Once cooled, place marinade and sliced beef in a resealable bag; toss to coat.
5. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

For the crostini:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a microwave-safe measuring cup.
3. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds.
4. Slice baguette into 36 (1/2-inch) slices.
5. Brush one side of each slice lightly with garlic oil.
6. Place oiled side up on cookie sheet an bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp.

For the topping:

1. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth.
2. Add salad dressing; beat until well blended.
3. Stir in crumbled blue cheese by hand.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spread cheese mixture onto crostini. Top with strips of marinated meat. Sprinkle with additional blue cheese; serve.

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