This flavourful asparagus crostini makes a delicious appetizer or addition to many meals!

Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
 12 fresh asparagus spears
  tsp seasoned salt
  tsp pepper
 1 french baguette cut into 12 1/2 inch slices
 6 oz Gouda cheese, cut into 12 slices
 pepper flakes – optional
 chopped parsley for garnish
1

Cut the asparagus tips into 2-inch lengths.

2

Place asparagus tips in a 15x10x1-inch x 1-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

3

Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of OTB Spicy Calabrian Pesto Olive Oil and toss to coat.

4

Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Bake at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

5

Brush baguette slices on both sides with remaining oil. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.

6

Top each slice gouda cheese and asparagus. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients

 12 fresh asparagus spears
  tsp seasoned salt
  tsp pepper
 1 french baguette cut into 12 1/2 inch slices
 6 oz Gouda cheese, cut into 12 slices
 pepper flakes – optional
 chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1

Cut the asparagus tips into 2-inch lengths.

2

Place asparagus tips in a 15x10x1-inch x 1-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

3

Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of OTB Spicy Calabrian Pesto Olive Oil and toss to coat.

4

Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Bake at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

5

Brush baguette slices on both sides with remaining oil. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.

6

Top each slice gouda cheese and asparagus. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Asparagus Crostinis